Character Relationship Map: License to Kill

Characters

• Nick Carter (played by Eddie Constantine) — protagonist

  A seasoned secret agent and the central protagonist of the franchise. Initially called to assist a family friend, he investigates the murder of a brilliant scientist and dismantles an international cr...

• Catherine (played by Daphné Dayle) — protagonist

  The granddaughter of Didier Formentaire. Initially a vulnerable target in the inheritance dispute, she becomes a crucial figure in the conspiracy and relies on Nick Carter's protection to survive the...

• Antonio (played by Paul Frankeur) — supporting

  A bar owner located near Formentaire's residence. Initially suspected by Nick Carter due to his strategic proximity to the murder scene, he likely operates as a local contact or minor associate within...

• Didier Formentaire (played by Jean-Paul Moulinot) — supporting

  A brilliant French scientist who develops a revolutionary defense system capable of destroying aerial targets. His murder serves as the narrative catalyst, linking past alliances to present-day high-s...

• Un homme de main de Li-Hang (played by Antoine Baud) — supporting

  Henchman working for the crime boss Li-Hang, involved in kidnapping and violence.

• Bruno (played by Charles Belmont) — supporting

  Formentaire's adoptive son and a primary antagonist. Motivated by greed, he orchestrates the scientist's murder to secure the invention's heritage and attempts to eliminate Catherine to remove inherit...

• Inspecteur Daumale (played by André Valmy) — minor

  Detective investigating the murder of scientist Didier Formenter.

• Yvonne (played by Yvonne Monlaur) — minor

  Civilian or associate caught in the crossfire of the international crime syndicate.

• Li-Hang (played by Valéry Inkijinoff) — supporting

  A specialist within the international crime syndicate, likely managing technical, logistical, or combat operations related to the stolen aerial defense technology and subsequent atomic rocket theft.

• Li-Hang's assistant (played by Mitsouko) — supporting

  A subordinate operative attached to Li-Hang. Handles routine field tasks, surveillance, or equipment transport, serving as a functional link in the syndicate's operational chain.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Li-Hang's assistant → Li-Hang (assistant)
• Li-Hang → Li-Hang's assistant (Professional Employer) — Li-Hang employs his assistant to handle logistical or intelligence tasks for the operation.
• Didier Formentaire → Catherine (Family Grandfather) — Catherine is the biological granddaughter of the inventor, making her a key family member.
• Bruno → Didier Formentaire (Family Adoptive Son) — Bruno is the legally adopted son of the scientist, positioning him as a primary heir.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Nick Carter → Un homme de main de Li-Hang (conflict)

  Henchman attempts to eliminate Carter during the scientist's murder plot.

• Nick Carter → Antonio (Conflict Suspect Interrogation) — Nick pressures Antonio to reveal information about the gang's movements and connections.
• Antonio → Didier Formentaire (Social Local Acquaintance) — Antonio owns a bar near Formentaire's residence and is initially viewed as a potential accomplice.
• Bruno → Catherine (Conflict Hostile Heir) — Bruno attempts to murder Catherine to eliminate competition for Formentaire's inheritance.
• Nick Carter → Catherine (Alliance Protector) — Nick takes it upon himself to shield Formentaire's granddaughter from Bruno's lethal schemes.
• Nick Carter → Bruno (Conflict Primary Suspect) — Nick initially suspects Bruno of orchestrating the scientist's murder and the theft plot.
• Nick Carter → Didier Formentaire (Social Family Friend) — Formentaire was a close friend of Nick's father, prompting Nick to accept his distress call.
• Inspecteur Daumale → Un homme de main de Li-Hang (conflict)

  Daumale investigates the murder committed by the syndicate's men.

• Nick Carter → Inspecteur Daumale (alliance)

  Daumale investigates the murder Carter is trying to solve, sharing investigative goals.

• Un homme de main de Li-Hang → Yvonne (conflict)

  Henchman threatens civilians like Yvonne during the syndicate's operations.

• Nick Carter → Yvonne (social)

  Yvonne interacts with Carter during the investigation in Nice, caught in syndicate crossfire.

Story Analysis

Nick Carter protects a scientist whose revolutionary inventions attract international espionage and terrorist exploitation.

Plot Progression

1. Weapons That Change Everything — The professor develops unmanned aerial vehicles capable of challenging every known fighter aircraft. Secret services seek his knowledge, but he refuses to sell it.
2. Protection Under Suspicion — After repeated attempts on the professor's life, Nick Carter enters the protection mission because of his connection to the scientist's family. The operation becomes more dangerous when a traitor is s...
3. The Capture Scheme — An international terrorist network decides to exploit the professor's vulnerability. Its plan is to capture him and sell him to the highest bidder.
4. Gadgets And Fists — Nick counters the criminal operation with advanced gadgets and direct physical resistance. He gradually defeats the tactics used against the scientist.
5. Freedom To Continue — Nick protects the scientist and dismantles the criminal threat. The professor is able to continue his research in freedom and peace.