Character Relationships in Dr. Max
Maxwell Gordon (played by Lee J. Cobb) is a protagonist in Dr. Max.
Gloria Gordon (played by Janet Ward) is a protagonist in Dr. Max.
Alex Gordon (played by Robert Lipton) appears in Dr. Max.
Lester Oppel (played by David Sheiner) appears in Dr. Max.
Libby Oppel (played by Katherine Helmond) appears in Dr. Max.
Dr. John Poole (played by Granville Van Dusen) appears in Dr. Max.
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Character Relationship Map: Dr. Max
Dr. Max (1974) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Maxwell Gordon
(played by Lee J. Cobb) — protagonist
Gloria Gordon
(played by Janet Ward) — protagonist
Alex Gordon
(played by Robert Lipton) — supporting
Lester Oppel
(played by David Sheiner) — supporting
Libby Oppel
(played by Katherine Helmond) — supporting
Dr. John Poole
(played by Granville Van Dusen) — supporting
Key Relationships
Maxwell Gordon → Dr. John Poole
(Professional Colleague)
Maxwell Gordon → Lester Oppel
(Professional Doctor Patient)
Lester Oppel → Libby Oppel
(Family Spouses)
Gloria Gordon → Alex Gordon
(Family Mother)
Maxwell Gordon → Alex Gordon
(Family Father)
Maxwell Gordon → Gloria Gordon
(Family Spouses)
Story Analysis
A dedicated physician's struggle to balance professional obligations with family responsibilities in a small town
Plot Progression
The Calling
The Balancing Act
The Breaking Point
The Crossroads
The Resolution
Directed by James Goldstone
Dr. Max (1974) · 7/10 · drama, tv-movie
