Character Relationship Map: Intimate Stranger

Characters

• Cory Wheeler (played by Debbie Harry) — protagonist
• Nick Ciccini (played by James Russo) — protagonist
• Meg Wheeler (played by Paige French) — supporting
• Dana P. Ashley (played by Grace Zabriskie) — supporting
• Billy (played by Mel Johnson Jr.) — supporting
• Detective Bickner (played by Lee Wallace) — supporting
• Captain Milliken (played by Ed Bernard) — supporting
• Ricardo (played by Billy Vera) — supporting
• Mina (played by Tia Carrere) — supporting

Key Relationships

• Cory Wheeler → Mina (Social Friend)
• Cory Wheeler → Dana P. Ashley (Social Acquaintance)
• Detective Bickner → Nick Ciccini (Conflict Target)
• Cory Wheeler → Billy (Professional Colleague)
• Cory Wheeler → Ricardo (Professional Colleague)
• Detective Bickner → Captain Milliken (Professional Superior)
• Cory Wheeler → Detective Bickner (Professional Protector)
• Cory Wheeler → Nick Ciccini (Conflict Stalker)
• Cory Wheeler → Meg Wheeler (Family Sister)

Story Analysis

A thriller about a barroom singer with a secret phone-sex job who becomes the target of an obsessed client

Plot Progression

1. Double Life Exposed
2. Obsession Escalates
3. Protection Begins
4. Final Showdown