Character Relationship Map: Crooked

Characters

• Danny Tyler (played by Don Wilson) — protagonist
• Phil Yordan (played by Olivier Gruner) — protagonist
• John Rouse (played by Gary Busey) — supporting
• Jack Paxton (played by Fred Williamson) — supporting
• Angel (played by Diana Kauffman) — supporting
• Jake Lawlor (played by Martin Kove) — supporting
• Nugentti Jr. (played by Michael Cavalieri) — supporting
• John Conover (played by Michael R. Thayer) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• John Conover → Phil Yordan (Professional Superior)
• John Conover → Danny Tyler (Professional Superior)

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Nugentti Jr. → Angel (Conflict Threat)
• Jake Lawlor → Angel (Conflict Threat)
• Jack Paxton → Angel (Conflict Threat)
• John Rouse → Phil Yordan (Conflict Antagonist)
• John Rouse → Danny Tyler (Conflict Antagonist)
• Phil Yordan → Angel (Narrative Protector)
• Danny Tyler → Angel (Narrative Protector)
• Danny Tyler → Phil Yordan (Alliance Partner)

Story Analysis

A thriller about two detectives protecting a call girl from both mob hitmen and a corrupt police officer.

Plot Progression

1. The Protection Detail
2. Uncovering the Conspiracy
3. The Final Stand