Character Relationship Map: The Devil's Eight

Characters

• Ray Faulkner (played by Christopher George) — protagonist

  A federal agent who infiltrates a prison by posing as a convict to assemble a specialized team. He leads a group of eight men, including six escaped prisoners and a fellow agent, to dismantle local cr...

• Sonny (played by Fabian) — supporting

  A convicted murderer on the team who serves as a skilled driver despite struggling with alcoholism. He plays a crucial role in the mission by discovering the precise locations of Burl's illegal stills...

• Cissy (played by Leslie Parrish) — supporting

  The mistress of crime boss Burl. During the climactic battle, Burl attempts to flee by taking her hostage, but she is ultimately rescued and reunited with Frank Davis.

• Burl (played by Ralph Meeker) — supporting

  A powerful local crime boss who operates a large-scale moonshine ring and maintains strong political influence. He attempts to co-opt the federal team by forcing them to share profits, but his operati...

• Henry Reed (played by Robert DoQui) — supporting

  A black prisoner recruited into the undercover team. He is noted for his exceptional driving abilities, which are vital to the group's high-speed interception and assault operations against the moonsh...

• Frank Davis (played by Ross Hagen) — supporting

  A former syndicate driver initially reluctant to join the undercover operation. He defects to the team's side after learning that the mob was responsible for his brother's murder, contributing his dri...

• Sam (played by Joe Turkel) — supporting

  A convicted prisoner assigned to the undercover team. He is described as a fighter who enjoys combat, adding a brawling capability to the group's specialized skill set.

• Stewart Martin (played by Ron Rifkin) — supporting

  A rookie federal agent on his first assignment, serving alongside Ray Faulkner. He is fatally shot down from a police helicopter during an undercover moonshine run, highlighting the extreme danger of...

• Chandler (played by Larry Bishop) — supporting

  A prisoner recruited into the federal team. He is characterized by his refusal to engage in physical combat and his habit of reading the Bible. He accompanies the group on their undercover mission.

Key Relationships

• Stewart Martin → Burl (Conflict Victim)
• Sonny → Burl (Conflict Enemy)
• Burl → Cissy (Romantic Mistress)
• Frank Davis → Cissy (Romantic Partner)
• Frank Davis → Burl (Conflict Enemy)
• Ray Faulkner → Stewart Martin (Professional Partner)
• Ray Faulkner → Sam (Alliance Teammate)
• Ray Faulkner → Chandler (Alliance Teammate)
• Ray Faulkner → Henry Reed (Alliance Teammate)
• Ray Faulkner → Frank Davis (Alliance Teammate)
• Ray Faulkner → Sonny (Alliance Teammate)
• Ray Faulkner → Burl (Conflict Arch Enemy)

Story Analysis

A federal agent recruits convicts to dismantle a powerful moonshine empire through high-speed chases and tactical combat.

Plot Progression

1. Convict Recruitment & Training
2. Infiltration & Betrayal
3. The Stills Assault
4. Justice & Resolution