Ambitious actor willing to sacrifice his wife's well-being for his theatrical career.
Experienced convict soldier with a reputation for surviving high-risk combat.
A former champion race car driver whose career ends in a crash. He becomes the getaway driver for a million-dollar mail truck robbery orchestrated by Jack Browning. After overpowering Browning and stealing the money, he is betrayed by Sheila and shot by Browning. Though he initially survives, he is later found and killed by hitmen Charlie and Lee.
A Brooklyn racketeer associated with Johnny Torrio who helps recruit young Al Capone after Capone's violent ambush of police during a fur heist. He and Torrio are impressed with Capone's cunning and brutality and invite him to join the Five Points Gang. Later, Torrio instructs Frankie to send Capone to Chicago to work for Colosimo.
The leading man in The Second Woman and a former lover of Myrtle. He remains professional during rehearsals and ultimately supports Myrtle by improvising the play's final act with her on opening night, despite the producers' initial chagrin.
Nicky is a local Italian-American gangster hiding in a Philadelphia hotel after stealing money from Dave Resnick and learning that a contract has been placed on his life. He relies on Mikey for help, repeatedly provokes trouble, visits Nellie, fights with Mikey, and is finally shot outside Mikey's home by Kinney.
Steve Sinclair's emotionally unstable younger brother, who returns with a handmade six gun and an obsession with proving his quick-draw ability. He kills Larry Venables and Clay Ellison, tries to seize control of the ranch, attacks Dennis Deneen, and finally shoots himself after Steve finds him in the hills.
Ben is Peter's former agency colleague and the leader of PSI, a covert operation that kidnaps psychic children and seeks to weaponize and control them. He arranges Robin's abduction, directs the treatment of Gillian, and manipulates Robin's development before Gillian finally kills him through her psychic powers.
A local surgeon and physician who treats the victims. He investigates the murders, collects evidence, and ultimately kills Tim after realizing Tim is possessed and attacking Jenny. He is the central protagonist who uncovers the truth about the incubus.
SWAT Sergeant who co-develops the capture plan with Holly. He is shot during the mass panic but survives. He delivers the film's closing reflection on media exposure and reluctantly accepts Holly's ride to the hospital.
Robert Batsford is the leader of the robbery gang that includes Victor Gosset and Luther Logan. He helps terrorize Gene Courtier's family, demands a $200,000 ransom, and maintains control through violence. When Logan and Courtier attempt to escape, Batsford shoots Logan and recaptures Courtier before being wounded by police.
Married man involved in an abusive relationship with Minnie. He confronts her at her workplace to end their affair, revealing his wife's suicide attempt. His cold dismissal leaves Minnie furious and hurt, prompting her to slap him and further disillusion her with conventional romance.
John Cassavetes has 103 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Rosemary's Baby Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include A Woman Under the Influence, The Killing of a Chinese Bookie, Love Streams. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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