Character Relationships in The Outsider
Michael Flaherty (played by Craig Wasson) is a protagonist in The Outsider.
Seamus Flaherty (played by Sterling Hayden) is a protagonist in The Outsider.
Siobhan (played by Patricia Quinn) appears in The Outsider.
Emmett Donovan (played by Niall O'Brien) appears in The Outsider.
John Russell (played by T. P. McKenna) appears in The Outsider.
Tony Coyle (played by Frank Grimes) appears in The Outsider.
Mrs Cochran (played by Elizabeth Begley) appears in The Outsider.
Finbar Donovan (played by Bosco Hogan) appears in The Outsider.
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Character Relationship Map: The Outsider
The Outsider (1979) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Michael Flaherty
(played by Craig Wasson) — protagonist
Seamus Flaherty
(played by Sterling Hayden) — protagonist
Siobhan
(played by Patricia Quinn) — supporting
Emmett Donovan
(played by Niall O'Brien) — supporting
John Russell
(played by T. P. McKenna) — supporting
Tony Coyle
(played by Frank Grimes) — supporting
Mrs Cochran
(played by Elizabeth Begley) — supporting
Finbar Donovan
(played by Bosco Hogan) — supporting
MacWhirter
(played by Ray McAnally) — supporting
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Michael Flaherty → Siobhan
(Romantic Love Interest)
Michael Flaherty → Seamus Flaherty
(Family Grandson)
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Michael Flaherty → MacWhirter
(Conflict IRA Strategist)
Michael Flaherty → Finbar Donovan
(Conflict IRA Assassin)
Michael Flaherty → Mrs Cochran
(Social Confidante)
Michael Flaherty → Tony Coyle
(Alliance Ally)
Michael Flaherty → John Russell
(Conflict IRA Commander)
Michael Flaherty → Emmett Donovan
(Conflict IRA Member)
Story Analysis
An American Vietnam veteran's disillusionment with the IRA cause in Belfast
Plot Progression
The Return Home
The Outsider's Struggle
The Deadly Game
Directed by Tony Luraschi
The Outsider (1979) · 5.8/10 · drama, history
Content sources
Related entry on
Wikidata
(Q16931670), public domain (CC0).
Plot breakdown and analysis on this page are AI-generated from the title's synopsis and metadata.
