Mark Johnson (played by Yaphet Kotto) is a protagonist in The Limit.
Black motorcycle police officer patrolling gang-infested Los Angeles. Acts as a diplomatic bridge between law enforcement and the local community through his dignified demeanor and willingness to counsel gang members. Jeff McMillan (played by Quinn K. Redeker) is a protagonist in The Limit.
White police officer and Mark Johnson's best friend. Serves as his trusted partner while navigating volatile gang territories in Los Angeles. Kenny (played by Virgil Frye) appears in The Limit.
Second-in-command of The Virgins. Strongly opposes Big Donnie's alignment with law enforcement and reacts with outrage to the gang leader's willingness to seek police advice. Judy (played by Corinne Cole) appears in The Limit.
Heavily pregnant girlfriend of gang leader Big Donnie. Her safety becomes a focal point when Mark Johnson advises against her riding a motorbike. Big Donnie (played by Ted Cassidy) appears in The Limit.
Leader of the gang 'The Virgins'. Initially confrontational but comes to respect Mark Johnson's dignified approach, actively seeking his advice on personal and gang matters.
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Characters
Mark Johnson
(played by Yaphet Kotto) — protagonist
Black motorcycle police officer patrolling gang-infested Los Angeles. Acts as a diplomatic bridge between law enforcement and the local community through his dignified demeanor and willingness to coun...
Jeff McMillan
(played by Quinn K. Redeker) — protagonist
White police officer and Mark Johnson's best friend. Serves as his trusted partner while navigating volatile gang territories in Los Angeles.
Kenny
(played by Virgil Frye) — supporting
Second-in-command of The Virgins. Strongly opposes Big Donnie's alignment with law enforcement and reacts with outrage to the gang leader's willingness to seek police advice.
Judy
(played by Corinne Cole) — supporting
Heavily pregnant girlfriend of gang leader Big Donnie. Her safety becomes a focal point when Mark Johnson advises against her riding a motorbike.
Big Donnie
(played by Ted Cassidy) — supporting
Leader of the gang 'The Virgins'. Initially confrontational but comes to respect Mark Johnson's dignified approach, actively seeking his advice on personal and gang matters.
Key Relationships
Mark Johnson → Judy
(Social Advisor)
Kenny → Mark Johnson
(Conflict Resentment)
Big Donnie → Kenny
(Power Leader)
Big Donnie → Judy
(Romantic Partner)
Mark Johnson → Big Donnie
(Professional Law Enforcement Vs Gang Leader)
Mark Johnson → Jeff McMillan
(Alliance Teammate)
Story Analysis
A motorcycle cop navigates gang territories through respect and community guidance, triggering internal conflict within a criminal organization.
Plot Progression
Patrol in the Crossfire
The Unexpected Counsel
Fractured Loyalties
Directed by Yaphet Kotto
The Limit (1972) · 10/10 · action, crime, drama
Content sources
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Wikidata
(Q114276951), public domain (CC0).
