McClain (played by Jim Brown) is a protagonist in The Split.
Mastermind of the Coliseum heist who recruits and tests his accomplices. He hides the stolen money with his ex-wife Ellie and later negotiates a split with Detective Brill after the gang turns against him. Haunted by Ellie's death, he secures his share and prepares to flee. Bert Clinger (played by Ernest Borgnine) appears in The Split.
A thug recruited by McClain to join the heist crew. He is tested by a physical fight and later participates in the gang's pressure on McClain to recover the stolen funds after Ellie's death. Gladys (played by Julie Harris) appears in The Split.
McClain's planning partner and financier of the heist. She initially shares the plan to split the loot six ways but is killed during the gang's violent confrontation with McClain over the missing money. Lt. Walter Brill (played by Gene Hackman) appears in The Split.
The lead detective investigating the case who quickly uncovers the robbery connection. He murders the culprit Sutro but pockets the money, later offering McClain a share while planning to return the rest for a promotion. Harry Kifka (played by Jack Klugman) appears in The Split.
The getaway driver for the heist. McClain tests his skills and loyalty by challenging him to a race before recruiting him into the crew.
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Characters
McClain
(played by Jim Brown) — protagonist
Mastermind of the Coliseum heist who recruits and tests his accomplices. He hides the stolen money with his ex-wife Ellie and later negotiates a split with Detective Brill after the gang turns against...
Bert Clinger
(played by Ernest Borgnine) — supporting
A thug recruited by McClain to join the heist crew. He is tested by a physical fight and later participates in the gang's pressure on McClain to recover the stolen funds after Ellie's death.
Gladys
(played by Julie Harris) — supporting
McClain's planning partner and financier of the heist. She initially shares the plan to split the loot six ways but is killed during the gang's violent confrontation with McClain over the missing mone...
Lt. Walter Brill
(played by Gene Hackman) — supporting
The lead detective investigating the case who quickly uncovers the robbery connection. He murders the culprit Sutro but pockets the money, later offering McClain a share while planning to return the r...
Harry Kifka
(played by Jack Klugman) — supporting
The getaway driver for the heist. McClain tests his skills and loyalty by challenging him to a race before recruiting him into the crew.
Key Relationships
Lt. Walter Brill → Harry Kifka
(Conflict Investigator Vs Suspect)
Harry Kifka → Gladys
(Alliance Fellow Thief)
Lt. Walter Brill → Bert Clinger
(Conflict Investigator Vs Suspect)
Gladys → Bert Clinger
(Alliance Fellow Thief)
Harry Kifka → Bert Clinger
(Alliance Fellow Thief)
Gladys → Lt. Walter Brill
(Conflict Financier Vs Investigator)
McClain → Lt. Walter Brill
(Conflict Investigator Vs Criminal)
