Mobster who hires Sonny and Charlie, later clashes with rival Colosimo.
Ambrose is a wounded man sheltering with Clay Santell, Janet Gifford, and several rough travelers during their journey. His refuge gives Clay and Janet temporary cover while the search continues, linking him to their attempt to evade Nate Perrick and the armed pursuit.
Ortero is one of Clint Hollister's men during the search for the buried robbery money. After Jake recovers the saddlebag and forces the others to surrender their guns, Jake orders Ortero to take Peggy away. Ortero rides out with Peggy, then returns with her after hearing the gunshots.
An aging business magnate who becomes involved in Roger Shumann's desperate search for an aircraft. Matt agrees to barter a plane in exchange for a few hours with LaVerne, exposing the transactional and exploitative pressures surrounding Roger's family life. His deal directly contributes to the events preceding the fatal flight.
Clay Mathews is a cattle baron determined to preserve the open range, placing him in direct conflict with Sam Brassfield, who fences his grassland. Mathews argues his position before President Chester A. Arthur, orders a raid that another rancher wrongly attributes to Brassfield, and faces Brassfield in a final gunfight, where Brassfield outdraws him.
The town's new saloon owner expecting a business surge from the arriving cattle herds. He harbors a deep grudge against Marshal Silver and actively schemes to drive him out of town.
Sam Kobish is one of the three escaped convicts who help Glenn Griffin hold the Hilliard family hostage. After a garbage collector discovers the situation, Kobish takes part in forcing him into the country and murders him. Kobish is later ambushed by police and FBI personnel during the manhunt.
Sam Jordan is a neighbor of the Birdwell family and is associated with the nearby Methodist community, whose attitudes contrast with Quaker restraint. He competes with Jess in Sunday horse races and is defeated after Jess acquires a faster horse. Later, Jess finds Sam dying during the Confederate raid.
One of the five wealthy high-roller poker players in Laredo. He is deeply committed to the annual showdown and participates in the intense bidding war until the end.
Secretary of War portrayed as a primary architect of the alleged conspiracy behind Lincoln's assassination, motivated by opposition to the President's lenient Reconstruction policies.
An old friend of Jacob who intervenes in the conflict between father and son. He clarifies the misunderstanding by explaining to Riley that Jacob never actually deserted his wife, paving the way for eventual reconciliation.
Ding's influential grandfather, also referred to as B.S. Cronin. He attempts to shut down a popular local college teen hangout and curb Ding's romance, but is later blackmailed by the students when they discover his history as a bootlegger.
Robert Middleton has 61 screen credits in a career dating back to 1952. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Even Angels Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Even Angels Eat Beans, Fair Play, Love Me Tender. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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