Character Relationship Map: Shiner

Characters

• Billy 'Shiner' Simpson (played by Michael Caine) — protagonist
• Frank Spedding (played by Martin Landau) — protagonist
• Georgie (played by Frances Barber) — supporting
• Mel (played by Andy Serkis) — supporting
• Karl (played by Danny Webb) — supporting
• Ruth (played by Claire Rushbrook) — supporting
• Eddie 'Golden Boy' Simpson (played by Matthew Marsden) — supporting
• Jeff 'Stoney' Stone (played by Frank Harper) — supporting
• Det. Insp. Grant (played by Peter Wight) — supporting
• Gibson (played by Kenneth Cranham) — supporting

Key Relationships

• Billy 'Shiner' Simpson → Gibson (Professional Associate)
• Billy 'Shiner' Simpson → Jeff 'Stoney' Stone (Professional Associate)
• Billy 'Shiner' Simpson → Det. Insp. Grant (Professional Investigator)
• Billy 'Shiner' Simpson → Ruth (Social Friend)
• Billy 'Shiner' Simpson → Karl (Professional Associate)
• Billy 'Shiner' Simpson → Mel (Professional Associate)
• Billy 'Shiner' Simpson → Georgie (Romantic Partner)
• Billy 'Shiner' Simpson → Frank Spedding (Conflict Rival)
• Billy 'Shiner' Simpson → Eddie 'Golden Boy' Simpson (Family Father)

Story Analysis

A boxing promoter's quest for vengeance after his son's death in the ring

Plot Progression

1. The Promoter's Hope
2. Tragedy Strikes
3. Vengeance Quest
4. Truth and Madness