Minor character, likely a background or one-off role.
Minor character in a crowd scene
Gagnon is a miner at the outpost and the husband of Lucille Gagnon. While changing a flat tire, he is mauled and killed by a troop of baboons. His body is later found during the search, and his death drives Lucille Gagnon's grief and decision to leave Kenya.
The Hangman is associated with the final execution scene, where Arthur is taken to the gallows after being convicted of murder. The plot summary focuses on Arthur reciting the lyrics of "Pennies from Heaven" and imagining a happy ending with Eileen, without providing further details about the Hangman's identity or actions.
Jim Boeke has 27 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Star Trek with 1 titles. Signature works include In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro, A Man Apart, The Kindred. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
Related entry on Wikidata (Q6193711), public domain (CC0).
