Veteran LAPD officer and Jake Gittes's former partner who navigates the intersection of police procedure and private investigation. He maintains a complex professional respect for Jake while upholding institutional authority across both decades.
Local Amazon guide who assists the expedition crew with river navigation and survival.
Ruthless drug lord competing for LA territory.
Davey Elk is Jake Birnbaum's assistant at the general store. During Becky's welcome-home party, Devlin becomes involved in a fistfight while protecting Davey, and Davey's predicament helps reveal Devlin's physical courage and earns him greater respect from the people around George.
LAPD captain who collaborates with Gittes on investigations.
Supporting officer part of the ship's command structure.
Not explicitly mentioned in the provided plot summary. Likely a minor ranch hand or worker in the film.
Lieutenant Crowe's police partner. Assists in locating and rescuing Fumiko Hada from Duke's criminal gang. Later joins Crowe in hunting down Duke at a harbor. During the final confrontation, Rios is fatally shot by Duke's gang members, marking a tragic sacrifice in the pursuit of justice.
Resourceful tracker and scout, provides local knowledge and comic relief to the group.
Victor Amato's mild-mannered nephew, who possesses information valuable to Steve Rollins. Steve obtains that information from him, but Amato later orders Lye to murder him despite their blood relationship. Mario's knowledge helps Steve pursue the case against the waterfront racketeer.
Louis is connected to the hotel and discusses the robbery plan with Roy and the gang. He is part of the crew preparing to target deposit boxes and divide the proceeds. Roy expects Louis and the other men to keep to the plan, while Roy and Marie are meant to leave separately after the robbery.
A source of information for The Lone Ranger, Pete agrees to watch the Kilgore herd and report anything unusual, including Indian ponies wearing saddles. He is later found dead, a discovery that deepens the mystery surrounding the cattle raids and the growing conflict.
Perry Lopez has 48 screen credits in a career dating back to 1954. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently The Jake Gittes Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Chinatown, Death Wish 4: The Crackdown, Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 6 universes
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