Character Relationships in Caprice

Patricia Foster (played by Doris Day) is a protagonist in Caprice. Primary protagonist and undercover agent. Initially posing as industrial designer Patricia Foster, she is actually Felippa Fowler, daughter of a murdered Interpol agent. She infiltrates rival cosmetic companies to uncover a narcotics ring and identify her father's killer, ultimately exposing the conspiracy and defeating the villains. Christopher White (played by Richard Harris) is a protagonist in Caprice. Matthew Cutter's right-hand man who secretly operates for Interpol. Initially posing as a corporate spy working for Sir Jason, he assists Patricia in her investigation, provides crucial protection and equipment, and ultimately helps her neutralize the criminal conspiracy while developing a romantic partnership with her. Stuart Clancy (played by Ray Walston) appears in Caprice. Chief cosmetic chemist at May Fortune and the mastermind behind the new hairspray formula. He secretly murdered Interpol agent Robert Fowler and smuggled narcotics in face powder. After his criminal identity is revealed, he attempts to assassinate Patricia but is killed in the ensuing confrontation. Matthew Cutter (played by Jack Kruschen) appears in Caprice. Owner of rival cosmetic company May Fortune who hires Patricia to steal trade secrets. He secretly manipulates events to frame Patricia for bribery by sending incriminating footage to the police, aiming to eliminate his rival Sir Jason while exploiting corporate espionage for his own gain. Sir Jason Fox (played by Edward Mulhare) appears in Caprice. Owner of Femina Cosmetics and the primary antagonist. He orchestrates the corporate espionage scheme under the guise of hiring Patricia, but his true goal is to recruit Clancy's hidden genius. He is also a co-conspirator in the narcotics ring and attempts to flee with Patricia before being shot. Madame Piasco (played by Lilia Skala) appears in Caprice. The real inventor of the water-repellent hairspray formula and Clancy's mother-in-law. She initially provides Patricia with a free sample of the product. Later, Sir Jason successfully convinces her to join his company, highlighting her crucial role in the cosmetic industry's intellectual property. Su Ling (played by Irene Tsu) appears in Caprice. Clancy's secretary who is found unconscious in her apartment. Her workspace contains the mysterious black powder sample that Patricia investigates, serving as an initial clue in the narcotics and corporate espionage plot.

Character Relationship Map: Caprice

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Caprice (1967) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.

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Story Analysis

A corporate espionage thriller blending romance, deception, and a narcotics ring conspiracy.

Plot Progression

  1. The Corporate Trap
  2. Swiss Investigation
  3. Shifting Allegiances
  4. The Disguised Threat
  5. Aerial Climax and Resolution

Directed by Frank Tashlin

Caprice (1967) · 5.9/10 · comedy, crime, thriller