Character Relationship Map: The Ride

Characters

• Smokey Banks (played by Michael Biehn) — protagonist
• Mike Stillwell (played by Clarence Felder) — protagonist
• Danny O'Neil (played by Brock Pierce) — supporting
• Ellen Stillwell (played by Jennifer O'Neill) — supporting
• Rocky (played by Christian Gallego) — supporting
• Linnette (played by Jennifer Blanc) — supporting
• Honeycut (played by Charles W. Young) — supporting
• Voice on Radio (played by Billy Graham) — minor
• Self (played by Franklin Graham) — minor
• Steve (played by Chris Owen) — supporting
• George (played by Martin Spanjers) — minor
• Enforcer (played by Gus Rethwisch) — minor
• Dennis Go Dennis (played by Marco Savittieri) — minor
• Bernice (played by Dana Reilly) — cameo
• Doctor (played by Sam Hernandez) — cameo
• Huge Man (played by David Efron) — cameo
• Staff #1 (played by John Shepherd) — cameo
• Gateman (played by Ed Adams) — cameo
• Beer Tent Cowboy (played by Boots Southerland) — cameo

Story Analysis

A fallen rodeo star finds unexpected redemption through teaching a troubled boy to ride a bull.

Plot Progression

1. The Fallen Champion
2. The Ranch Ultimatum
3. Wild Hearts and Reluctant Bonds
4. Mutual Redemption