Character Relationship Map: Mars Attacks!

Characters

• Barbara Land (played by Annette Bening) — supporting

  White House aide and close confidante to President Dale during the crisis.

• Donald Kessler (played by Pierce Brosnan) — supporting

  Science aide to the President, captured and experimented on by the Martians.

• Rude Gambler (played by Danny DeVito) — supporting

  Casino patron present during the initial Martian attack in Nevada.

• Byron Williams (played by Jim Brown) — minor

  Civilian attendee at the Nevada first contact event.

• Nathalie Lake (played by Sarah Jessica Parker) — supporting

  Talk-show host and Jason Stone's girlfriend, captured by the Martians.

• Female Journalist (played by Coco Leigh) — cameo

  News reporter in Mars Attacks!, covers the Martian invasion events.

• White House Waiter (played by Julian Barnes) — cameo

  Service staff in Mars Attacks!, present during the White House assault.

• White House Photographer (played by Ken Thomas) — cameo

  Staff member in Mars Attacks, documents presidential events before the attack.

• Mr. Lee (played by Chi Hoang Cai) — cameo

  Brief appearance in Mars Attacks!, part of the civilian cast.

• Colonel (played by Roger Peterson) — cameo

  Military officer in Mars Attacks!, involved in defense strategies against aliens.

• Elderly Woman Playing Slots (played by Velletta Carlson) — cameo

  Casino patron in Mars Attacks!, caught in the alien attack on Las Vegas.

• Speaker of the House (played by John Finnegan) — cameo

  Political leader in Mars Attacks!, present during the congressional massacre.

• Texan Investor (played by Rance Howard) — cameo

  Business figure in Mars Attacks!, part of the Nevada meeting attendees.

• French President (played by Barbet Schroeder) — cameo

  Political figure in Mars Attacks!, targeted by Martians during global invasion.

• Dr. Zeigler (played by Jerzy Skolimowski) — cameo

  Scientist in Mars Attacks!, involved in first-contact or research efforts.

• GNN Reporter #2 (played by Valerie Wildman) — cameo

  Television news anchor in Mars Attacks!, broadcasts invasion updates.

• Lab Technician (played by Gregg Daniel) — cameo

  Research assistant in Mars Attacks!, works in scientific facilities.

• Hooker #1 (played by Tamara 'Gingir' Curry) — cameo

  Brief appearance in Mars Attacks!, part of the Las Vegas setting.

Key Relationships

• Speaker of the House → Colonel (conflict)
• French President → Colonel (conflict)
• Dr. Zeigler → Lab Technician (professional)
• Female Journalist → GNN Reporter #2 (professional)
• White House Photographer → White House Waiter (professional)
• Rude Gambler → Donald Kessler (Unknown Co-attendee)
• Nathalie Lake → Barbara Land (Alliance Government Associate)
• Nathalie Lake → Rude Gambler (Social Event Attendee)
• Donald Kessler → Barbara Land (Professional White House Staff)
• Donald Kessler → Nathalie Lake (Alliance Captive Hostage)
• Byron Williams → Barbara Land (Alliance Escape Teammate)
• Byron Williams → Nathalie Lake (Alliance Fellow Survivor)
• Byron Williams → Rude Gambler (Professional Co-worker)
• Mr. Lee → Texan Investor (social)
• Elderly Woman Playing Slots → Hooker #1 (social)

Story Analysis

A satirical sci-fi tale of a peaceful Martian deception turning into a global invasion and sonic defeat.

Plot Progression

1. The Peaceful Deception
2. Global Annihilation
3. Desperate Resistance
4. The Sonic Counterattack