A surviving scout who confronts Lt. Roget after a grenade accidentally kills his partner during a scouting mission. He is deliberately selected for the court-martial by Roget to prevent him from testifying about the incident.
Military officer coordinating field operations and squad deployment.
George Clarence 'Bugs' Moran leads the North Side Gang and competes with Al Capone for control of Chicago's bootlegging and gambling operations. He orders the killing of Patsy Lolordo, helps plan against Al Capone, and narrowly escapes the garage massacre after recognizing the approaching police car as a trap.
A professional associate within the newspaper or investigative circle. Supports the reporting effort and represents the editorial/production side of the newsroom environment.
Roy Anderson is a recently discharged member of the 6th Cavalry who joins the pursuit after hearing gunshots and helps capture Vandergroat. His discharge identifies him as morally unstable, and he admits that hostile pursuers seek him after he raped a chief's daughter. Violent and impatient, he tries to kill Vandergroat and later dies while crossing the river.
Mike Hammer is a tough private investigator who usually handles minor divorce cases with Velda. After finding Christina dying and surviving an attempted murder, he investigates her death and the mysterious box. His pursuit brings him into conflict with Carl Evello, Dr. G.E. Soberin, Sugar Smallhouse, and Charlie Max, while he tries to protect Velda.
A small-time crook and former convict falsely imprisoned by Sergeant McBride. He kidnaps Laurel for ransom, initially using a pipe as a fake gun. Despite his distrust of phonies, he falls for Laurel, helps her cover up the stunt, and abandons the ransom plot.
Fog is a local fisherman and bully who leads a gang of poachers. After killing a mother bear, he captures her cub and keeps it chained in a dark shack with inadequate food and exercise. He later catches Mark trespassing, plans to kill Ben for meat, and threatens Mark and Ben; Ben mauls him in defense.
The owner of a dog food company who travels to the island hoping to commercialize the mysterious growth substance. He becomes trapped in the farmhouse and is ultimately killed by giant rats.
Benny is a performer in a trio whom Blossom recruits after World War I and becomes her piano partner and husband. He admits he initially married her for fame, then leaves to prove himself as a solo act. After struggling to find success, he learns Blossom arranged a job for him; following a confrontation, he forgives her and they perform together again.
A mechanic who initially offers Mary Ann shelter but quickly reveals a controlling and sinister nature. He kidnaps her, holds her captive, and forces a marriage proposal, eventually becoming the father of her child.
Lawson the Fugitive is a dangerous escaped convict encountered by Helen at the gas station. He conceals a dead man, commandeers her car, finds Doug’s pistol, and threatens her while evading police. After Helen bargains with him, he returns to free Doug with a plank, but abandons the disguise plan and flees alone when police approach.
Ralph Meeker has 60 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently El alimento de los dioses with 1 titles. Signature works include Paths of Glory, Kiss Me Deadly, The St. Valentine's Day Massacre. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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