Bobo (played by Jean Gabin) is a protagonist in Moontide.
The film's protagonist, a dock worker prone to violent drunken blackouts. Initially fearing he murdered a local man, he finds redemption and personal growth through his relationship with Anna. Anna (played by Ida Lupino) is a protagonist in Moontide.
A young woman attempting suicide who is rescued by Bobo. Despite her troubled past, she seeks a stable home life and becomes the catalyst for Bobo's moral redemption. Tiny (played by Thomas Mitchell) appears in Moontide.
A town watchman and Bobo's former friend who serves as the primary antagonist. Bitter, manipulative, and secretly responsible for Pop Kelly's murder, he sabotages Bobo's happiness. Nutsy (played by Claude Rains) appears in Moontide.
An amateur philosopher and town watchman who acts as the story's moral compass. He provides rational counsel to Bobo and secretly destroys the incriminating hat to ensure justice. Mildred (played by Robin Raymond) appears in Moontide.
Pop Kelly (played by Arthur Aylesworth) appears in Moontide.
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Characters
Bobo
(played by Jean Gabin) — protagonist
The film's protagonist, a dock worker prone to violent drunken blackouts. Initially fearing he murdered a local man, he finds redemption and personal growth through his relationship with Anna.
Anna
(played by Ida Lupino) — protagonist
A young woman attempting suicide who is rescued by Bobo. Despite her troubled past, she seeks a stable home life and becomes the catalyst for Bobo's moral redemption.
Tiny
(played by Thomas Mitchell) — supporting
A town watchman and Bobo's former friend who serves as the primary antagonist. Bitter, manipulative, and secretly responsible for Pop Kelly's murder, he sabotages Bobo's happiness.
Nutsy
(played by Claude Rains) — supporting
An amateur philosopher and town watchman who acts as the story's moral compass. He provides rational counsel to Bobo and secretly destroys the incriminating hat to ensure justice.
Mildred
(played by Robin Raymond) — supporting
Pop Kelly
(played by Arthur Aylesworth) — minor
Key Relationships
Anna → Nutsy
(Alliance Supporter)
Nutsy → Pop Kelly
(Unknown Secret Witness)
Tiny → Anna
(Conflict Manipulator)
Bobo → Mildred
(Social Acquaintance)
Tiny → Nutsy
(Professional Colleague)
Bobo → Nutsy
(Social Confidant)
Bobo → Pop Kelly
(Narrative Suspect)
Tiny → Pop Kelly
(Conflict Murderer)
Bobo → Tiny
(Social Former Friend)
Bobo → Anna
(Family Spouse)
Story Analysis
A violent dock worker overcomes his drunken past and finds moral redemption through love, community, and confronting his inner demons.
