A man accused of murdering the two German couriers and stealing their official documents. After being arrested at Rick's café, he begs Rick Blaine to hide him, but Rick refuses.
Loyal assistant to Professor Aronnax who survives the initial attack and is captured aboard the Nautilus. He explores a beach with Ned Land, encounters cannibals, and is confined to his cabin during the climax before escaping with his companions.
The suspected serial killer targeting children in Berlin. He whistles a distinctive tune, leaves anonymous letters claiming responsibility for the murders, and is eventually marked with an "M" by the criminal underworld. He is arrested by the police after a mob attempts to lynch him.
A sophisticated client who hires Spade to locate a valuable black bird statuette. He engages in armed confrontations with Spade and Brigid, and is later revealed to be an associate of Kasper Gutman. After discovering the artifact is a fake, he joins Gutman in fleeing to Istanbul, only to be turned over to the police.
Jonathan's alcoholic accomplice and a plastic surgeon. After altering Jonathan's face while drunk, he helps hide a body, argues about killing Mortimer, knocks Jonathan unconscious, and later flees after signing the aunts' commitment papers.
One of the four crooks participating in the uranium land scheme alongside Peterson, Major Ross, and Ravello. He is arrested at the end along with the other conspirators.
A deeply jealous husband consumed by hatred for his wife and her black cat. After a wine-tasting contest leaves him drunk and betrayed, he entombs both his wife and Fortunato Luchresi in a basement alcove. His psychological torment ultimately leads to his capture when police investigate the property.
Criminal mastermind who orchestrates the international crime and assassination plot. His distinctive chiming watch eventually reveals his hiding spot during the police siege, leading to his suicide.
Hilary Cummins is Francis Ingram's secretary and astrologer, devoted to preserving his books and dependent on Julie Holden to care for Francis. He reveals Julie's affair, kills Duprex, and uses the severed hand to conceal his crimes. Driven mad by guilt, he attacks Julie and is ultimately strangled by the burning hand.
A Muslim slave trader who initially attempts to sell Susan Gale in Hezak. During the crew's escape, he accidentally boards the Jupiter and becomes a reluctant comic foil. He assists the crew in Timbuktu by helping purchase Makia and participates in the final rescue. Unable to swim, he uses the balloon as a raft and ultimately kills the slave trade leader to secure the mission's success.
A psychiatrist obsessed with actress Yvonne. He performs a hand transplant on Stephen using the hands of executed murderer Rollo. His obsession drives him mad, leading him to frame Stephen, attack Yvonne, and ultimately die during a confrontation.
The protagonist posing as an archaeologist in French Indochina. He investigates mysterious deaths, uncovers a secret ammunition cache, and reveals himself as a British spy. He outsmarts Bokor and the Rajah, ultimately saving his companions by threatening to destroy the explosives.
Peter Lorre has 123 screen credits in a career dating back to 1929. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Mr. Moto Collection with 8 titles. Signature works include Casablanca, M, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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