Character Relationship Map: Rough Riders

Characters

• Theodore Roosevelt (played by Tom Berenger) — protagonist
• Capt. Bucky O'Neil (played by Sam Elliott) — protagonist
• Gen. Joseph Wheeler (played by Gary Busey) — supporting
• Henry Nash (played by Brad Johnson) — supporting
• Edith Roosevelt (played by Illeana Douglas) — supporting
• Col. Leonard Wood (played by Dale Dye) — supporting
• President William McKinley (played by Brian Keith) — supporting
• Sgt. Hamilton Fish (played by Holt McCallany) — minor
• William Tiffany (played by James Parks) — minor

Key Relationships

• Gen. Joseph Wheeler → Theodore Roosevelt (Professional Superior Officer)
• Theodore Roosevelt → William Tiffany (Professional Commander Subordinate)
• Theodore Roosevelt → Sgt. Hamilton Fish (Professional Commander Subordinate)
• Theodore Roosevelt → Henry Nash (Professional Commander Subordinate)
• Theodore Roosevelt → Capt. Bucky O'Neil (Professional Commander Subordinate)
• President William McKinley → Theodore Roosevelt (Power Commander In Chief)
• President William McKinley → Col. Leonard Wood (Power Commander In Chief)
• Theodore Roosevelt → Col. Leonard Wood (Professional Commander Subordinate)
• Theodore Roosevelt → Edith Roosevelt (Family Spouses)

Story Analysis

The legendary story of the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry regiment in the Spanish-American War

Plot Progression

1. Call to Arms
2. Forging a Regiment
3. Cuban Crusade
4. Victory and Legacy