Character Relationships in Nightmare
Rene Bressard (played by Edward G. Robinson) is a protagonist in Nightmare.
Stan Grayson (played by Kevin McCarthy) is a protagonist in Nightmare.
Gina (played by Connie Russell) appears in Nightmare.
Sue Bressard (played by Virginia Christine) appears in Nightmare.
Deputy Torrence (played by Rhys Williams) appears in Nightmare.
Belknap / Harry Britten (played by Gage Clarke) appears in Nightmare.
Madge Novick (played by Marian Carr) appears in Nightmare.
Captain Warner (played by Barry Atwater) appears in Nightmare.
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Character Relationship Map: Nightmare
Nightmare (1956) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Rene Bressard
(played by Edward G. Robinson) — protagonist
Stan Grayson
(played by Kevin McCarthy) — protagonist
Gina
(played by Connie Russell) — supporting
Sue Bressard
(played by Virginia Christine) — supporting
Deputy Torrence
(played by Rhys Williams) — supporting
Belknap / Harry Britten
(played by Gage Clarke) — supporting
Madge Novick
(played by Marian Carr) — supporting
Captain Warner
(played by Barry Atwater) — supporting
Oscar
(played by Ralph Brooks) — supporting
Key Relationships
Rene Bressard → Oscar
(Professional PoliceAndInformant)
Stan Grayson → Madge Novick
(Social Acquaintance)
Stan Grayson → Belknap / Harry Britten
(Conflict VictimAndPerpetrator)
Rene Bressard → Deputy Torrence
(Professional Colleagues)
Rene Bressard → Captain Warner
(Professional SuperiorAndSubordinate)
Stan Grayson → Gina
(Romantic BoyfriendAndGirlfriend)
Stan Grayson → Rene Bressard
(Family BrotherInLaw)
Sue Bressard → Rene Bressard
(Family HusbandAndWife)
Stan Grayson → Sue Bressard
(Family BrotherAndSister)
Story Analysis
A psychological thriller about a man who dreams of committing murder and must prove his innocence when the crime becomes real.
Plot Progression
The Haunting Dream
The Discovery
The Accusation
The Hypnosis Revelation
The Resolution
Directed by Maxwell Shane
Nightmare (1956) · 6.1/10 · crime, mystery, thriller
