Dill (played by Michael J. Pollard) is a protagonist in Jigsaw.
A hippie accomplice who kidnaps private detective Arthur Belding and attempts to drug him, before the detective successfully escapes. Arthur Belding (played by Harry Guardino) appears in Jigsaw.
A private detective hired by Jonathan Fields to investigate his amnesia and a mysterious drowning. He survives a kidnapping attempt and helps Fields uncover the truth behind the murders. Jonathan Fields (played by Bradford Dillman) appears in Jigsaw.
The amnesiac protagonist who wakes up to find a drowned woman in his bathtub. He hires a detective to piece together his past and ultimately confronts the killer. Helen Atterbury (played by Hope Lange) appears in Jigsaw.
A concerned woman at the scientific think tank who approaches Jonathan Fields, claiming to be his sweetheart. Lew Haley (played by Pat Hingle) appears in Jigsaw.
Fields' rival colleague at the think tank who secretly orchestrates both murders and engages in a final confrontation with Fields. Edward Arkroyd (played by Victor Jory) appears in Jigsaw.
The head of the scientific think tank who is found murdered after having a romantic affair with the initial drowning victim. Sarah (played by Diana Hyland) appears in Jigsaw.
Arthur Belding's girlfriend who provides shelter and assistance to help the detective recuperate after his kidnapping.
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Characters
Dill
(played by Michael J. Pollard) — protagonist
A hippie accomplice who kidnaps private detective Arthur Belding and attempts to drug him, before the detective successfully escapes.
Arthur Belding
(played by Harry Guardino) — supporting
A private detective hired by Jonathan Fields to investigate his amnesia and a mysterious drowning. He survives a kidnapping attempt and helps Fields uncover the truth behind the murders.
Jonathan Fields
(played by Bradford Dillman) — supporting
The amnesiac protagonist who wakes up to find a drowned woman in his bathtub. He hires a detective to piece together his past and ultimately confronts the killer.
Helen Atterbury
(played by Hope Lange) — supporting
A concerned woman at the scientific think tank who approaches Jonathan Fields, claiming to be his sweetheart.
Lew Haley
(played by Pat Hingle) — supporting
Fields' rival colleague at the think tank who secretly orchestrates both murders and engages in a final confrontation with Fields.
Edward Arkroyd
(played by Victor Jory) — supporting
The head of the scientific think tank who is found murdered after having a romantic affair with the initial drowning victim.
Sarah
(played by Diana Hyland) — supporting
Arthur Belding's girlfriend who provides shelter and assistance to help the detective recuperate after his kidnapping.
Key Relationships
Arthur Belding → Edward Arkroyd
(Narrative Detective & Victim)
Arthur Belding → Dill
(Conflict Kidnapper)
Arthur Belding → Sarah
(Romantic Girlfriend)
Edward Arkroyd → Jonathan Fields
(Professional Boss)
Jonathan Fields → Lew Haley
(Professional Job Rival)
Jonathan Fields → Helen Atterbury
(Romantic Claimed Sweetheart)
Jonathan Fields → Arthur Belding
(Professional Hire)
Story Analysis
A disoriented man and a private detective unravel a conspiracy of jealousy, murder, and drug-fueled deception.
