Iris Caine (played by Jane Fonda) is a protagonist in Steelyard Blues.
Prostitute who engages in an on-and-off relationship with Jesse Veldini, part of the group of misfits. Jesse Veldini (played by Donald Sutherland) appears in Steelyard Blues.
Ex-con with a passion for demolition derbies who violates his parole and embarrasses his district attorney brother. Eagle Thornberry (played by Peter Boyle) appears in Steelyard Blues.
Duval Jax (played by Garry Goodrow) appears in Steelyard Blues.
Frank Veldini (played by Howard Hesseman) appears in Steelyard Blues.
Politically ambitious district attorney and brother of Jesse Veldini, embarrassed by his sibling's parole violation. Kid (played by John Savage) appears in Steelyard Blues.
Fire Commissioner Francis (played by Roger Bowen) appears in Steelyard Blues.
Bill the Police Captain (played by Morgan Upton) appears in Steelyard Blues.
Steelyard Blues (1973) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Iris Caine
(played by Jane Fonda) — protagonist
Prostitute who engages in an on-and-off relationship with Jesse Veldini, part of the group of misfits.
Jesse Veldini
(played by Donald Sutherland) — supporting
Ex-con with a passion for demolition derbies who violates his parole and embarrasses his district attorney brother.
Eagle Thornberry
(played by Peter Boyle) — supporting
Duval Jax
(played by Garry Goodrow) — supporting
Frank Veldini
(played by Howard Hesseman) — supporting
Politically ambitious district attorney and brother of Jesse Veldini, embarrassed by his sibling's parole violation.
Kid
(played by John Savage) — supporting
Fire Commissioner Francis
(played by Roger Bowen) — supporting
Bill the Police Captain
(played by Morgan Upton) — supporting
Black Man in Jail
(played by Mel Stewart) — supporting
Mel the Zoo Official
(played by Richard Schaal) — supporting
Savage Rose
(played by Jessica Myerson) — supporting
Tattoo Parlor Man
(played by John Brent) — minor
Rookie Cop
(played by Ed Greenberg) — minor
Electrical Repair Woman
(played by Ruth Silveira) — minor
Rocky
(played by Beans Morocco) — minor
Black Boxer
(played by David Moody) — minor
Bar Waitress
(played by Lynette Bernay) — minor
Health Inspector
(played by Howard Storm) — minor
Short Order Cook
(played by James Cranna) — minor
Pool Hall Waitress
(played by Nancy Fish) — minor
Story Analysis
A group of societal outcasts pursues freedom and a happier life through demolition derbies, complex relationships, and an ambitious airplane restoration project.
