ADA Martin Ferguson (played by Humphrey Bogart) is a protagonist in The Enforcer.
Lead prosecutor who investigates the contract killing ring after Joe Rico's death. He interrogates informants, uncovers the mistaken identity regarding Angela Vetto, realizes the killer's eye color discrepancy, and ultimately protects and escorts the real Angela to safety so she can testify against Albert Mendoza. 'Big Babe' Lazich (played by Zero Mostel) appears in The Enforcer.
Low-level mob associate linked to James Malloy. Initially uncooperative with police, but confesses under the threat of legal action against his family. He reveals that Joseph Rico takes contract murder orders over the phone and leads investigators to a victim's body. Joseph 'Joe' Rico (played by Ted de Corsia) appears in The Enforcer.
Key witness and gangster hired to perform contract killings over the phone. After surviving multiple assassination attempts, he dies falling from a courthouse window. Before his death, he records a confession implicating Albert Mendoza and offers to testify, though his recording is later deemed inadmissible. Albert Mendoza (played by Everett Sloane) appears in The Enforcer.
Ruthless crime boss who ordered contract killings. Initially faces acquittal due to the lack of witnesses, but Ferguson plants evidence in his cell. Mendoza deciphers clues about the mistaken identity, orders hits on surviving witnesses, and is the ultimate target of the prosecution's case. Captain Frank Nelson (played by Roy Roberts) appears in The Enforcer.
Police captain who assists ADA Martin Ferguson in re-examining evidence and tracking the crime ring. He accompanies Ferguson to the residence of Angela Vetto and helps secure her safety during the final confrontation with the assassins. James 'Duke' Malloy (played by Michael Tolan) appears in The Enforcer.
Low-level gangster who initially stages a false confession at a police station to protect his girlfriend. After the police discover an empty grave, he takes his own life in custody. He was originally hired to murder Nina Lombardo but developed feelings for her before being forced to comply. Tony Vetto (played by Tito Vuolo) appears in The Enforcer.
Thomas O'Hara (played by Don Beddoe) appears in The Enforcer.
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Characters
ADA Martin Ferguson
(played by Humphrey Bogart) — protagonist
Lead prosecutor who investigates the contract killing ring after Joe Rico's death. He interrogates informants, uncovers the mistaken identity regarding Angela Vetto, realizes the killer's eye color di...
'Big Babe' Lazich
(played by Zero Mostel) — supporting
Low-level mob associate linked to James Malloy. Initially uncooperative with police, but confesses under the threat of legal action against his family. He reveals that Joseph Rico takes contract murde...
Joseph 'Joe' Rico
(played by Ted de Corsia) — supporting
Key witness and gangster hired to perform contract killings over the phone. After surviving multiple assassination attempts, he dies falling from a courthouse window. Before his death, he records a co...
Albert Mendoza
(played by Everett Sloane) — supporting
Ruthless crime boss who ordered contract killings. Initially faces acquittal due to the lack of witnesses, but Ferguson plants evidence in his cell. Mendoza deciphers clues about the mistaken identity...
Captain Frank Nelson
(played by Roy Roberts) — supporting
Police captain who assists ADA Martin Ferguson in re-examining evidence and tracking the crime ring. He accompanies Ferguson to the residence of Angela Vetto and helps secure her safety during the fin...
James 'Duke' Malloy
(played by Michael Tolan) — supporting
Low-level gangster who initially stages a false confession at a police station to protect his girlfriend. After the police discover an empty grave, he takes his own life in custody. He was originally...
Tony Vetto
(played by Tito Vuolo) — supporting
Thomas O'Hara
(played by Don Beddoe) — supporting
Sergeant Whitlow
(played by King Donovan) — supporting
Olga Kirshen
(played by Adelaide Klein) — supporting
Herman
(played by Bob Steele) — supporting
Teresa Davis (uncredited)
(played by Patricia Joiner) — minor
B. J. (uncredited)
(played by Harry Wilson) — minor
Fire Chief (uncredited)
(played by Howard M. Mitchell) — minor
Mrs. Lazich (uncredited)
(played by Greta Granstedt) — minor
'Philadelphia' Tom Zaca
(played by Jack Lambert) — minor
Nina Lombardo (uncredited)
(played by Susan Cabot) — minor
Louis the Barber (uncredited)
(played by Mario Siletti) — minor
Vince
(played by John Kellogg) — minor
Mayor (uncredited)
(played by Dan Riss) — minor
Story Analysis
A prosecutor races to secure a witness against a crime boss after the primary informant is killed.
