A CIA bureaucrat sheltering at the embassy, Gaines becomes one of Sam Keenan's key internal opponents during the siege. With only limited ammunition and a small Marine force available, Gaines contests Keenan's authority in a power struggle while Tavarov's army prepares to attack and the hostages remain in danger.
William Tapley has 18 screen credits in a career dating back to 1992. Signature works include Receding, Which Way to the War, The Imaginary Girl. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
