Deke Thornton is Pike Bishop's former partner, released from prison and forced to lead a posse of bounty hunters pursuing the gang. He repeatedly tracks them, survives the bridge explosion, and later chooses to abandon his obligation after witnessing the gang's aftermath and hearing of the coming revolution.
Military officer overseeing training and discipline of the convict squad.
Horse wrangler and one of the four professionals hired by Grant. His role primarily involves managing the group's mounts during the mission to Mexico.
An American senior commander who initially doubts Lt Col Kiley's interpretation of the German reconnaissance evidence. Once Kiley reports that Hessler's force is desperate for gasoline, General Grey prepares the division to defend the fuel depot and supports the plan that lures the German tanks into their final, fuel-starved battle.
Ben Vandergroat is the wanted outlaw pursued for killing a marshal. Captured by Kemp's group, he uses psychological manipulation, deception, and promises of wealth to turn the men against one another and engineer his escape. He kills Jesse Tate, but Lina recognizes his true nature, and he is finally shot after Kemp reaches him on the cliff.
A police detective known for using physical violence to extract information. After ignoring his superior's warnings, he is assigned to an upstate murder case. He teams up with the victim's father, tracks the suspects to a remote house, and attempts to peacefully capture the killer. His interaction with the blind woman and her brother leads to a personal reckoning and a shift in his methods.
Foster is a powerful conspirator whose palatial home hosts the initial planning meeting. He persuades Ferguson to support the assassination, promotes an authoritarian and racist vision of population control, coordinates with Farrington, and assesses the political aftermath while helping protect the conspiracy.
A powerful local rancher who controls Black Rock through intimidation. Smith led the harassment of a Japanese-American farmer, helped set his home on fire, and shot him when he emerged. He opposes Macreedy, orders violence against him and Liz Wirth, and is ultimately burned and taken to the authorities.
Frank's former friend and a WWII camp survivor with a crippled leg. He believes Frank betrayed their escape plan, seeks vengeance, and ultimately witnesses Frank's sacrificial redemption.
Gen. Carson commands the advancing Allied forces after the beachhead breakthrough. Once the intelligence brought back by Dick Ennis, Platoon Sgt. Abe Stimmler, and Pvt. Movie exposes the enemy’s defensive line, Gen. Carson and the Fifth Army race toward Rome and enter the city during the victorious final advance.
A millionaire industrialist deliberately abandoned in the Mojave Desert by his wife and her lover. He survives through resourcefulness, seeks vengeance, is rescued by an old prospector, and ultimately confronts his betrayers.
The exhausted platoon leader is ordered to reach a hill and reconnect with American forces after his unit is cut off. He commandeers Montana's jeep and equipment, directs the survivors through enemy attacks, and leads the final assault when the hill is held by opposing troops.
Robert Ryan has 91 screen credits in a career dating back to 1940. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Dirty Dozen Series with 1 titles. Signature works include The Longest Day, The Wild Bunch, The Professionals. 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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