Paul Maguire (played by Nicolas Cage) is a protagonist in Rage.
Former Irish mobster turned legitimate construction businessman in Mobile, Alabama. When his teenage daughter is kidnapped and murdered, he abandons his lawful life to hunt for the perpetrators, clashing with police, his old boss, and the Russian mob. His violent rampage leads to tragic mistakes, culminating in a heartbreaking revelation and a final act of sacrifice. Detective St. John (played by Danny Glover) appears in Rage.
A Mobile Police Department detective who contacts Paul regarding his daughter’s disappearance. He represents the official law enforcement effort to investigate the kidnapping and murder while navigating Paul’s interference. Kane (played by Max Ryan) appears in Rage.
One of Paul’s former mob associates and close friends. He assists Paul in investigating his daughter’s kidnapping and is subsequently captured and tortured by the Russian mob, attempting to extract a confession.
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Characters
Paul Maguire
(played by Nicolas Cage) — protagonist
Former Irish mobster turned legitimate construction businessman in Mobile, Alabama. When his teenage daughter is kidnapped and murdered, he abandons his lawful life to hunt for the perpetrators, clash...
Detective St. John
(played by Danny Glover) — supporting
A Mobile Police Department detective who contacts Paul regarding his daughter’s disappearance. He represents the official law enforcement effort to investigate the kidnapping and murder while navigati...
Kane
(played by Max Ryan) — supporting
One of Paul’s former mob associates and close friends. He assists Paul in investigating his daughter’s kidnapping and is subsequently captured and tortured by the Russian mob, attempting to extract a...
Key Relationships
Kane → Detective St. John
(Alliance Co-Investigator)
Paul Maguire → Detective St. John
(Conflict Antagonist)
Paul Maguire → Kane
(Alliance Teammate)
Story Analysis
A former mobster's quest for vengeance unravels decades of hidden truths, leading to inevitable tragedy.
