Steve Harris (played by John Jarratt) is a protagonist in Dark Age.
A ranger and herpetologist initially ordered to kill a massive crocodile. He negotiates with Aboriginal leader Oondabund to relocate the beast instead, successfully captures it, transports it, and defends the group against revenge-seeking poachers. Cathy Pope (played by Nikki Coghill) is a protagonist in Dark Age.
Harris's girlfriend who attempts to warn the hunting party about pursuing poachers. She arrives late at the crocodile's home and participates in the gunfight against Besser's men. John Besser (played by Max Phipps) appears in Dark Age.
The sole survivor of an earlier crocodile attack who becomes obsessed with revenge. He pursues the beast with lethal intent, loses his arm in an encounter, and is ultimately killed after attacking the animal and his men clash with the hunters. Oondabund (played by Burnam Burnam) appears in Dark Age.
The Aboriginal community leader who protects the crocodile, viewing it as a sacred repository of ancestral souls. He agrees to help Harris relocate the beast, is fatally shot during the confrontation with poachers, and his remains are ritually fed to the crocodile. Adjaral (played by David Gulpilil) appears in Dark Age.
Oondabund's second-in-command who assists in capturing and transporting the crocodile. He helps defend the group against Besser's attackers and performs a religious ritual by feeding Oondabund's remains to the beast. Rex Garret (played by Ray Meagher) appears in Dark Age.
Harris's supervisor who initially orders the crocodile's execution. He reluctantly agrees to the relocation plan after Harris convinces him to pursue a non-lethal approach. Thug (played by Chris Anderson) appears in Dark Age.
Dark Age (1987) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Steve Harris
(played by John Jarratt) — protagonist
A ranger and herpetologist initially ordered to kill a massive crocodile. He negotiates with Aboriginal leader Oondabund to relocate the beast instead, successfully captures it, transports it, and def...
Cathy Pope
(played by Nikki Coghill) — protagonist
Harris's girlfriend who attempts to warn the hunting party about pursuing poachers. She arrives late at the crocodile's home and participates in the gunfight against Besser's men.
John Besser
(played by Max Phipps) — supporting
The sole survivor of an earlier crocodile attack who becomes obsessed with revenge. He pursues the beast with lethal intent, loses his arm in an encounter, and is ultimately killed after attacking the...
Oondabund
(played by Burnam Burnam) — supporting
The Aboriginal community leader who protects the crocodile, viewing it as a sacred repository of ancestral souls. He agrees to help Harris relocate the beast, is fatally shot during the confrontation...
Adjaral
(played by David Gulpilil) — supporting
Oondabund's second-in-command who assists in capturing and transporting the crocodile. He helps defend the group against Besser's attackers and performs a religious ritual by feeding Oondabund's remai...
Rex Garret
(played by Ray Meagher) — supporting
Harris's supervisor who initially orders the crocodile's execution. He reluctantly agrees to the relocation plan after Harris convinces him to pursue a non-lethal approach.
Thug
(played by Chris Anderson) — minor
Key Relationships
Rex Garret → John Besser
(Conflict Indirect Rival)
Oondabund → Rex Garret
(Conflict Reluctant Negotiator)
Steve Harris → Adjaral
(Alliance Teammate)
Oondabund → John Besser
(Conflict Ideological Opponent)
