How are characters connected in The Illegal?

Name: The Illegal
Genre: drama
Released: 1979
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Lucía Méndez, Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Cristina Moreno, Gina Morett, Carlos Castañon

The 13 characters in The Illegal form a network of alliances, conflicts, and complex dynamics. Explore the interactive relationship map to see how each character connects.

The Illegal (1979) Character Relationships & Connections Map

Character Relationship Map: The Illegal

The Illegal (1979) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.

Characters

Claudia Bernal (played by Lucía Méndez) — protagonist
Felipe Leyva (played by Pedro Armendáriz Jr.) — protagonist
Jennifer Leyva (played by Cristina Moreno) — supporting
Carmen Ortega (played by Gina Morett) — supporting
Detective (played by Carlos Nieto) — supporting
Coyote (played by Carlos Castañon) — supporting
Police officer (played by Scott Wilson) — minor
Ins Officer (played by Ray Stricklyn) — minor
Don Tony (played by Jorge Patiño) — supporting
Gabriel Ramirez (played by Fernando Allende) — supporting
Don Tony's Girlfriend (played by Sally Kirkland) — supporting
Court interpreter (played by César Sobrevals) — cameo
Immigration officer (played by Harry McNeill) — cameo

Story Analysis

An Indian student's dream of academic success is shattered by systemic exploitation, forcing him into a cycle of immigrant labor and sacrifice.

Plot Progression

Departure & Arrival
Struggle & Employment
Romance & Downfall
Sacrifice & Cycle

Directed by Arturo Ripstein

The Illegal (1979) · 6.7/10 · drama

Content sources

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q107266914), public domain (CC0).

Character Relationships in The Illegal

Character Relationship Map: The Illegal

Characters

Story Analysis

Plot Progression