The Rider is the central hero, an advanced motorcycle traveler chosen by the Enlightened Elders to oppose Prossor's authoritarian regime. He rescues McWayne, fights alongside the resistance, wins acceptance from the Marginals, destroys Megaweapon, and helps overthrow Omega before continuing onward.
Joe Bodek is Randy's father, a co-worker of Harry's and the parent who initially forces Randy to find a job because of his poor work ethic. Joe mistakenly believes Randy is gay, but later forgives him, agrees to fund college again, and welcomes Jenny at the family anniversary party.
Dale is Mark and Jessie's carpenter neighbor, who builds a machine to keep Bernice comfortable in bed. After Mark and Jessie accidentally burn down his villa, Dale and his two children move into their home, worsening the overcrowding; he eventually leaves when Mark threatens him with an electric saw.
Ingrid's brother, who protects her after their childhood trauma. He becomes involved with Sam in smuggling and criminal activities surrounding the mining community and participates in the plan involving Olga's impersonation of Ingrid.
John Eastland is a U.S. soldier and Vietnam veteran who survives capture and torture before working in a New York warehouse. After gang violence cripples his closest friend Michael Jefferson, he becomes the “Exterminator,” targeting criminals, corrupt figures, and abusers. His vigilante campaign leads to Dalton’s investigation and a CIA ambush.
Anna's husband and Esther's father, Aaron is cursed by DelGatto to live as an animal who must kill to survive. Decades later, he meets Lenora, whom he believes is Anna's reincarnation, and helps her confront DelGatto. By stabbing DelGatto and transferring the curse, Aaron breaks free and is finally able to die.
A Vietnam veteran who still feels remorse for leaving his Vietnamese partner when he returned to the United States. After learning she was pregnant, he finds her and their daughter fifteen years later in Houston's Little Saigon and tries to re-enter their lives, setting off violent confrontations with the men of Wong.
John Eastland is the film’s central protagonist, a Vietnam veteran who begins a relationship with Caroline and later reunites with his fellow veteran Be Gee. After the gang cripples Caroline and murders her, Eastland adopts vigilante justice, attacks the gang with an armored garbage truck, and ultimately survives the violent destruction of their operation.
Robert Ginty has 61 screen credits in a career dating back to 1973. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Exterminator Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Programmed to Kill, Warrior of the Lost World, Baa Baa Black Sheep. 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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