Mike Connors (played by Stanley Clements) is a protagonist in White Lightning.
A new professional ice hockey player and Jack Monohan's childhood friend. Initially arrogant and egocentric, his talent helps the team regain winning ways. He takes a bribe from Rocky Gibraltar to throw the final game but ultimately redeems himself after being influenced by a young fan, helping the team win. Jack Monohan (played by Steve Brodie) appears in White Lightning.
The proprietor of the Red Devils hockey team. He is corrupt, taking bribes from gamblers that cause the team's extended losing streak. He is also Mike Connors' former childhood friend and gets into a physical fight over his sister's romantic interest. Davey (played by Duncan Richardson) appears in White Lightning.
Rocky Gibraltar (played by Lyle Talbot) appears in White Lightning.
A gambler who offers Mike Connors a bribe to deliberately lose the extremely important final game, driving a key plot point toward Mike's eventual redemption.
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Characters
Mike Connors
(played by Stanley Clements) — protagonist
A new professional ice hockey player and Jack Monohan's childhood friend. Initially arrogant and egocentric, his talent helps the team regain winning ways. He takes a bribe from Rocky Gibraltar to thr...
Jack Monohan
(played by Steve Brodie) — supporting
The proprietor of the Red Devils hockey team. He is corrupt, taking bribes from gamblers that cause the team's extended losing streak. He is also Mike Connors' former childhood friend and gets into a...
Davey
(played by Duncan Richardson) — supporting
Rocky Gibraltar
(played by Lyle Talbot) — supporting
A gambler who offers Mike Connors a bribe to deliberately lose the extremely important final game, driving a key plot point toward Mike's eventual redemption.
Key Relationships
Rocky Gibraltar → Davey
(Conflict Corruptor And Moral Influence)
Jack Monohan → Davey
(Social Team Owner And Young Fan)
Jack Monohan → Rocky Gibraltar
(Professional Proprietor And Gambler)
Mike Connors → Davey
(Social Idol And Admiring Fan)
Mike Connors → Rocky Gibraltar
(Professional Gambler And Player)
Mike Connors → Jack Monohan
(Family Childhood Friend)
Story Analysis
A corrupt hockey team's path to victory is restored when a flawed star player overcomes gambling bribes through moral awakening.
