Carefree, womanizing playboy and younger Larrabee brother, initially oblivious to Sabrina.
A struggling screenwriter who narrates the film's flashback. After fleeing repo men, he takes a job as a script doctor for forgotten silent star Norma Desmond. He becomes her live-in companion and gigolo while secretly collaborating with Betty Schaefer. When he attempts to leave her, Norma shoots him, and his body is discovered floating in her pool.
The ambitious developer and owner of the Glass Tower who initially refuses to evacuate guests to protect his political and business interests. He is informed by his son-in-law about widespread electrical corner-cutting, survives the disaster, and pledges to prevent future tragedies while consoling his daughter.
A United States Navy commander held as a prisoner of war, Shears survives an escape attempt and recovers in British Ceylon. He later reveals that he impersonated an officer for better camp treatment, but is forced into Warden's mission to destroy the bridge. He ultimately detonates the explosives and dies from his wounds.
Max Schumacher is the UBS news division president and Howard Beale’s longtime friend. He initially tries to give Beale a dignified farewell and opposes exploiting his outbursts, but loses his position after Diana Christensen takes control of the program. Max has an affair with Diana and later separates from his wife.
A CIA representative who, along with intelligence heads from Britain, Russia, and France, visits the retired James Bond to persuade him to return to active duty against SMERSH. Bond initially refuses their request.
Robert's brother and corporate heir who becomes Damien's guardian in Chicago.
Pike Bishop is the aging outlaw gang's leader and the central planner of its robberies and escape. He leads the survivors into Mexico, negotiates with the military commander, protects his men, and ultimately launches the rescue attempt after their friend is betrayed and killed.
An enterprising, cynical prisoner who openly barters with guards and creates diversions such as gambling, alcohol production, and spying. Initially suspected of informing, he is beaten by the prisoners, but later discovers the true informant, exposes the messaging system, and helps rescue the detained lieutenant.
Tim Taylor is Cliff's younger brother and Peggy's fiancé. Worried that he cannot afford marriage or establish himself honestly, he becomes the reason Cliff returns to crime. After Chuck Martin's wounded gang hides in his garage and forces him to help, Tim is arrested as an accomplice, but Cliff secures his release by agreeing to testify.
A Mexican cattleman and the central figure of the story, Kelly contracts to deliver cattle to the Union Army but is kidnapped and forced to help the Confederates seize the herd. Clever, profit-minded, and resistant to authority, he plots against Col. Tom Rossiter while ultimately cooperating with him to execute the cattle operation.
Devereaux's loyal friend and former comrade who becomes his marshal, witnesses his moral decline, and ultimately joins the outlaw gang to seek justice.
William Holden has 103 screen credits in a career dating back to 1938. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Dear Trilogy with 2 titles. Signature works include Sunset Boulevard, Sabrina, The Towering Inferno. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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