Ben Madigan (played by Tom Long) is a protagonist in Risk.
Amateur con man who partners with John Kriesky to execute a fraudulent insurance claim scheme. He later becomes romantically involved with Louise and demands a larger cut of the profits, which destabilizes their criminal operation. Louise Roncoli (played by Claudia Karvan) is a protagonist in Risk.
Lawyer and John's lover who aids their insurance fraud scheme. Struggling with cocaine addiction, she becomes involved with Ben and demands a bigger share of the money, ultimately triggering the collapse of their operation. John Kriesky (played by Bryan Brown) appears in Risk.
Veteran insurance investigator who succumbs to temptation and partners with Ben Madigan to perpetuate a fraudulent insurance claim scheme. His moral compromise and subsequent fallout with his partners drive the central conflict of the film.
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Characters
Ben Madigan
(played by Tom Long) — protagonist
Amateur con man who partners with John Kriesky to execute a fraudulent insurance claim scheme. He later becomes romantically involved with Louise and demands a larger cut of the profits, which destabi...
Louise Roncoli
(played by Claudia Karvan) — protagonist
Lawyer and John's lover who aids their insurance fraud scheme. Struggling with cocaine addiction, she becomes involved with Ben and demands a bigger share of the money, ultimately triggering the colla...
John Kriesky
(played by Bryan Brown) — supporting
Veteran insurance investigator who succumbs to temptation and partners with Ben Madigan to perpetuate a fraudulent insurance claim scheme. His moral compromise and subsequent fallout with his partners...
Key Relationships
Louise Roncoli → Ben Madigan
(Romantic Entanglement)
John Kriesky → Louise Roncoli
(Romantic Lover)
John Kriesky → Ben Madigan
(Professional Co-conspirator)
Story Analysis
A veteran investigator's moral compromise leads to a fraudulent scheme that collapses under greed and betrayal.
