Character Relationship Map: Deadly Encounter

Characters

• Sam Hooten (played by Larry Hagman) — protagonist
• Chris (played by Susan Anspach) — protagonist
• Frank Kitchens (played by James Gammon) — supporting
• John Servasco (played by Michael C. Gwynne) — supporting
• Station Attendant (played by José Chávez) — supporting
• Mickey (played by Jack Dunlap) — supporting
• Paul (played by Arnold Jeffers) — supporting
• Aide (played by Hank Hendrick) — minor
• Tall Officer (played by Roger La Rue) — minor

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Sam Hooten → Chris (Romantic Ex Lovers)

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Chris → Frank Kitchens (Conflict Pursuer)
• Sam Hooten → Tall Officer (Conflict Antagonist)
• Sam Hooten → Aide (Unknown Associate)
• Sam Hooten → Paul (Unknown Associate)
• Sam Hooten → Mickey (Unknown Associate)
• Sam Hooten → Station Attendant (Social Acquaintance)
• Frank Kitchens → John Servasco (Alliance Partner)
• Chris → John Servasco (Conflict Pursuer)
• Sam Hooten → John Servasco (Conflict Pursuer)
• Sam Hooten → Frank Kitchens (Conflict Pursuer)

Story Analysis

A veteran pilot is drawn back into danger when his ex-girlfriend seeks refuge, revealing knowledge of a fortune that makes her a target for the Mafia.

Plot Progression

1. The Unexpected Return
2. The Dangerous Secret
3. The Ticking Clock
4. Final Confrontation