Celebrated author of lurid novels and owner of the Robin's Nest estate. He rarely appears on screen, with his voice provided by Orson Welles in five episodes. He invites Magnum to live in the guesthouse and handles Magnum's mail, leading Higgins to suspect they might be the same person.
A sentient planet that consumes worlds, offers Megatron a new body, transforms into a colossal robot, swallows Galvatron and the Matrix, and is destroyed by Rodimus Prime.
An enormously wealthy newspaper publisher and industrial magnate whose life forms the film’s central mystery. Kane builds a media empire, enters politics, marries Emily Norton Kane, forces Susan Alexander Kane into opera, and dies at Xanadu after uttering “Rosebud,” a word linked to his lost childhood.
A desperate SMERSH agent who lost gambling funds and must recover them before execution. He cheats at baccarat using infrared sunglasses but loses to Evelyn Tremble. Desperate for the winnings, he kidnaps and tortures Evelyn with hallucinogens, only to be subsequently killed by SMERSH agents.
Cardinal Wolsey is Lord Chancellor at the beginning of the story and privately rebukes More for opposing efforts to obtain an annulment. He wants pressure placed on Church property and revenue, but loses office when the annulment fails and dies in disgrace before More succeeds him.
Colonel Cascorro is the fearsome chief of police pursuing Tepepa on behalf of the government troops. After several failed attempts, he wounds Tepepa during the final fighting, but is ultimately killed by the revolutionary in the decisive battle.
A veteran police captain and recovering alcoholic who is an anti-Mexican bigot, plants evidence to secure convictions, conspires against Vargas, murders Grandi, and is fatally shot by Menzies.
Michael is an Irish sailor who falls in love with Elsa Bannister and joins her husband's yacht as an able seaman. He accepts George Grisby's supposed murder scheme for money, is framed by the resulting evidence, and is defended by Arthur. After discovering Elsa's deception, he escapes custody and survives the final tragedy.
Childhood friend of Martins, officially reported dead but actually alive and running a cynical black market operation diluting and selling stolen penicillin. He meets Martins at a Ferris wheel, betrays Anna to the Soviets, flees into the sewers, and is ultimately shot by Martins.
Eccentric studio executive offering the Muppets a contract.
The restored French king is displaced when Napoleon returns from Elba. As the French rally to Napoleon during his march toward Paris, Louis XVIII flees, and the European powers declare war again. His flight marks the collapse of the restored royal position and directly precedes Napoleon's renewed confrontation with the Allied powers.
Albert Hastler is a law advocate whom Josef K. consults after Uncle Max recommends him. Their interview fails to clarify or resolve the proceedings, and Hastler later appears unexpectedly in the cathedral, where he confirms the priest's assertion about Josef's situation rather than providing relief.
Orson Welles has 485 screen credits in a career dating back to 1933. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Kampf um Rom Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Citizen Kane, Touch of Evil, The Lady from Shanghai. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 7 universes
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