Robert Bilott (played by Mark Ruffalo) is a protagonist in Dark Waters.
A corporate defense lawyer from Cincinnati who investigates cattle deaths at a local farm, uncovers DuPont's secret use of toxic PFOA, and leads a massive class-action lawsuit despite severe personal and financial strain, ultimately securing a $671 million settlement. Wilbur Tennant (played by Bill Camp) appears in Dark Waters.
A farmer and friend of Bilott's grandmother who reports numerous dairy cattle deaths to Bilott. He refuses DuPont's settlement, reveals he and his wife have cancer, and dies after seven years of waiting for justice. Phil Donnelly (played by Victor Garber) appears in Dark Waters.
A DuPont attorney initially contacted by Bilott. He engages in heated exchanges with Bilott and represents the corporation's interests as it deploys legal tactics to stall the investigation.
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Characters
Robert Bilott
(played by Mark Ruffalo) — protagonist
A corporate defense lawyer from Cincinnati who investigates cattle deaths at a local farm, uncovers DuPont's secret use of toxic PFOA, and leads a massive class-action lawsuit despite severe personal...
Wilbur Tennant
(played by Bill Camp) — supporting
A farmer and friend of Bilott's grandmother who reports numerous dairy cattle deaths to Bilott. He refuses DuPont's settlement, reveals he and his wife have cancer, and dies after seven years of waiti...
Phil Donnelly
(played by Victor Garber) — supporting
A DuPont attorney initially contacted by Bilott. He engages in heated exchanges with Bilott and represents the corporation's interests as it deploys legal tactics to stall the investigation.
Key Relationships
Wilbur Tennant → Phil Donnelly
(Conflict CorporateOpponent)
Robert Bilott → Phil Donnelly
(Conflict LegalAdversary)
Robert Bilott → Wilbur Tennant
(FamilyConnection)
Story Analysis
A corporate lawyer uncovers a chemical corporation's decades-long cover-up of toxic pollution and fights for justice against overwhelming odds.
