Rhual is a young Gallic gladiator, secretly serving Emperor Constantine and a Christian. He falls in love with Fabiola, daughter of Senator Fabius Severus, and defends the Christians accused of the senator's murder. Sentenced to fight in the arena, he refuses to kill his opponents; his example leads the other gladiators to lay down their arms.
Louise's fiancé who advocates for deliberately causing shipwrecks to plunder food supplies and save the island from famine. He is openly opposed by the island's elder Marnez.
A police inspector investigating the smuggling gang and the murder of Raphaël. He questions Virginie about her connections, becomes the object of her love, and warns the gang of the punishment they face while offering to try to protect them if they remain still. He continues working through the night, unaware of the full extent of her involvement.
Hervé is Virginie’s dentist husband. After their passion fades, he becomes the target of Anita’s seduction and blackmail, though he eventually chooses to remain faithful. He is discovered beside Anita’s body with a gun, making him the apparent murderer until Albert’s trick helps prove his innocence.
A famous racing driver and the central protagonist. Devastated when his fiancée flees on their wedding day, he attempts suicide but is saved and spiritually guided by the angelic stewardess, ultimately winning the Monaco Grand Prix and reconciling with his past.
Pierre Barbier is a convicted criminal accused of murder and wanted by the police. Hungry and sick, he unexpectedly seeks refuge with The Artist, disrupting the lives of the neighborhood's inhabitants. He is discovered by Maria and deceives her in a vile manner, provoking Juju's rage and contributing directly to the final crime.
Aetius is a Roman general who spent years as a hostage among the Huns and therefore understands Attila personally. He carries the imperial message to the Hun court, seeks an alliance, refuses Honoria's coup, and later receives full military authority. He leads the Roman campaign before being killed by an arrow.
The injured protagonist whose condition stems from either an accident or a suicide attempt. He accepts a mysterious financial offer to check into Pension Edelweiss for a painless, voluntary death.
Doctor Guilbert is the French physician and narrator of the film. He is kidnapped and forced aboard a German submarine to care for a sick woman, Hilde Garosi, while knowing that her recovery may lead to his murder. He repeatedly attempts to escape, survives alone aboard the submarine, records his ordeal, and is finally rescued by a US Navy ship.
Jean-Louis is the man sought in connection with the St. Charles robbery, although the excerpts do not establish whether he took part. After a street confrontation nearly leads to his arrest, he becomes the focus of the investigation and of a scheme to ensnare him. His relationship with Mado is strained by his absences and concealed identity.
Francis Coplan is a French intelligence agent whose investigations take him from Switzerland to the Balearic Islands and Mexico. He uses disguises, surveillance, and deception to pursue stolen documents, a secret device, and stolen artwork. Though willing to risk himself to prevent bloodshed, he persists even when injured or captured, and refuses to support a scientist's destructive methods.
Walter is a photographer known for capturing sensational scenes. His work brings him close to Catherine, with whom he shares teasing conversations and apparent old, unresolved feelings. His closeness to her provokes a man to challenge him, call their connection foolish, and warn that Walter is not the right person for her.
Henri Vidal has 35 screen credits in a career dating back to 1941. Their work is anchored in the Coplan - Saga universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Fabiola, The Wreckers, Be Beautiful and Shut Up. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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