Jeffrey Manchester (played by Channing Tatum) is a protagonist in Roofman.
Divorced U.S. Army veteran and the central protagonist. He utilizes his military observation skills to rob a McDonald's through the roof, earning the 'Roofman' moniker. After serving 45 years, he escapes, hides in a Toys 'R' Us, bonds with employee Leigh and her daughters, and attempts to forge a new identity before being re-arrested. Steve (played by LaKeith Stanfield) appears in Roofman.
Jeffrey's friend and fellow 82nd Airborne Division member. He reminds Jeffrey of his sharp observational abilities, directly inspiring him to exploit daily routines to commit his first McDonald's robbery.
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Characters
Jeffrey Manchester
(played by Channing Tatum) — protagonist
Divorced U.S. Army veteran and the central protagonist. He utilizes his military observation skills to rob a McDonald's through the roof, earning the 'Roofman' moniker. After serving 45 years, he esca...
Steve
(played by LaKeith Stanfield) — supporting
Jeffrey's friend and fellow 82nd Airborne Division member. He reminds Jeffrey of his sharp observational abilities, directly inspiring him to exploit daily routines to commit his first McDonald's robb...
Key Relationships
Jeffrey Manchester → Jeffrey Manchester
(Professional Divorced Veteran)
Steve → Jeffrey Manchester
(Social Friend)
Story Analysis
A chronicle of a desperate veteran's criminal ingenuity, escape, and ultimate recapture.
