Michael Moore (played by Jerry Trimble) appears in Breathing Fire.
Vietnam vet and leader of the bank heist gang. Murdered the bank manager and his wife to secure loyalty. Later disguised himself to cripple David Moore and killed gang member Tank. Reveals he adopted Charlie to cover up killing Charlie's birth mother in Vietnam. Eventually arrested. Tank's Mother (played by Pamela Maxton) appears in Breathing Fire.
David Moore (played by Ed Neil) appears in Breathing Fire.
Vietnam vet, Michael's brother, and Charlie and Tony's uncle. An old friend of the murdered bank manager. Investigates the crime with his sons and trains them in martial arts after being crippled by a disguised Michael. Uncovers Michael's guilt and confronts him. Tank (played by Wendell C. Whitaker) appears in Breathing Fire.
Member of Michael's bank heist gang. After a confrontation with the investigating brothers, he experiences a change of heart and provides them with crucial intelligence. He is ultimately killed by Michael.
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Characters
Michael Moore
(played by Jerry Trimble) — supporting
Vietnam vet and leader of the bank heist gang. Murdered the bank manager and his wife to secure loyalty. Later disguised himself to cripple David Moore and killed gang member Tank. Reveals he adopted...
Tank's Mother
(played by Pamela Maxton) — supporting
David Moore
(played by Ed Neil) — supporting
Vietnam vet, Michael's brother, and Charlie and Tony's uncle. An old friend of the murdered bank manager. Investigates the crime with his sons and trains them in martial arts after being crippled by a...
Tank
(played by Wendell C. Whitaker) — supporting
Member of Michael's bank heist gang. After a confrontation with the investigating brothers, he experiences a change of heart and provides them with crucial intelligence. He is ultimately killed by Mic...
Key Relationships
Tank's Mother → Tank
(mother)
David Moore → Tank
(Alliance Investigative Ally)
Michael Moore → Tank
(Power Gang Leader)
Michael Moore → David Moore
(Family Brother)
Story Analysis
A Vietnam vet's criminal empire unravels through investigation, betrayal, and a final family reckoning.
Plot Progression
The Heist and the Betrayal
The Hunt and the Ambush
The Truth and the Purge
The Showdown and the Tournament
Directed by Brandon De-Wilde, Brandon Pender, Lou Kennedy
