Character Relationship Map: Fletch

Characters

• Alan Stanwyk (played by Tim Matheson) — protagonist

  Wealthy aviation executive who hires Fletch to fake his murder for insurance fraud.

• Chief Jerry Karlin (played by Joe Don Baker) — supporting

  Fletch's police contact and friend who provides inside information.

• Ted Underhill (played by William Traylor) — supporting

  Wealthy businessman secretly involved in Stanwyk's insurance conspiracy.

• Frank Walker (played by Richard Libertini) — supporting

  LAPD detective investigating the initial Stanwyk case.

• Larry (played by Geena Davis) — supporting

  Fletch's colleague or contact at the newspaper.

Key Relationships

• Chief Jerry Karlin → Frank Walker (Conflict Law Enforcement & Press)
• Chief Jerry Karlin → Ted Underhill (Power Indirect Authority)
• Ted Underhill → Larry (Social Indirect Associates)
• Frank Walker → Alan Stanwyk (Professional Journalistic Target)
• Chief Jerry Karlin → Larry (Conflict Law Enforcement & Investigator)
• Alan Stanwyk → Larry (Conflict Target & Investigator)
• Alan Stanwyk → Ted Underhill (Social Tennis Club Peers)
• Larry → Frank Walker (Professional Editor & Colleague)
• Alan Stanwyk → Chief Jerry Karlin (Alliance Drug Smuggling Partners)

Story Analysis

An undercover reporter uncovers a complex insurance fraud and drug smuggling conspiracy through meticulous investigation and social infiltration.

Plot Progression

1. The Undercover Proposition
2. Investigating the Conspiracy
3. Uncovering the Truth
4. Final Confrontation & Resolution