Character Relationship Map: Andre the Giant

Characters

• Self (played by André Roussimoff) — protagonist

  Billy Crystal is featured as a media personality discussing the life of the documentary's central subject. His appearance contributes to the film's treatment of the subject's celebrity and entertainme...

• Self (played by Hulk Hogan) — protagonist
• Self (played by Arnold Schwarzenegger) — supporting
• Self (played by Vince McMahon) — supporting
• Self (played by Cary Elwes) — supporting
• Self (played by Ric Flair) — supporting
• Self (played by Shane McMahon) — minor
• Self (archive footage) (played by Rick Blood Sr.) — minor
• Self (archive footage) (played by Sylvester Ritter) — minor
• Self (archive footage) (played by Robert Marella) — minor
• Self (played by Pat Patterson) — minor
• Self (archive footage) (played by Gordon Solie) — minor
• Self (archive footage) (played by Paul Orndorff) — minor
• Self (played by Dave Meltzer) — minor
• Self (played by Gene Okerlund) — supporting
• Self (archive footage) (played by Randy Poffo) — minor
• Self (archive footage) (played by Roddy Piper) — minor
• Self (played by Billy Crystal) — supporting
• Self (played by Rob Reiner) — supporting
• Self (played by Robin Wright) — supporting

Story Analysis

The documentary traces the wrestler's early career, larger-than-life public image, personal vulnerability, and the build-up to a landmark match whose outcome is not shown in the excerpt.

Plot Progression

1. The Giant Takes Shape — The documentary frames the wrestler as a figure of childhood fantasy, then revisits his early career in France. He develops an athletic style and performs under a wrestling identity supported by a fic...
2. Fame and Its Burden — His size makes him memorable as his fame spreads in North America, but it also draws staring and mockery. Friends describe a sensitive person who could be hurt by cruelty and who took pride in protect...
3. A Changing Wrestling World — The documentary recalls a rivalry and the fear surrounding matches with a popular opponent. It also charts wrestling's growth through television, celebrity appearances, and major events, alongside the...
4. The Match Takes Shape — A landmark stadium match against the company's new superstar becomes the central focus. The younger wrestler worries about whether the giant will cooperate, while the promoter offers reassurance and t...
5. The Unshown Outcome — As staff prepare nervously, the giant arrives calmly and plays cards. The event begins, but the excerpt ends before showing the decisive outcome of the match.