Martin Cramer (played by Charles Grodin) is a protagonist in Thieves.
A school principal and Sally's husband. Disillusioned, he has a brief affair with a neighbor. After breaking into a closed theater and being chased by police with a gun, he reunites with Sally, fires a warning shot to stop her from leaving, and they escape together. Devlin (played by Ian Martin) appears in Thieves.
Gordon (played by John McMartin) appears in Thieves.
A man Sally meets in the park. He invites her to his apartment, but reveals he is married with children and cannot get a divorce, leading them to agree to remain friends.
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Characters
Martin Cramer
(played by Charles Grodin) — protagonist
A school principal and Sally's husband. Disillusioned, he has a brief affair with a neighbor. After breaking into a closed theater and being chased by police with a gun, he reunites with Sally, fires...
Devlin
(played by Ian Martin) — minor
Gordon
(played by John McMartin) — supporting
A man Sally meets in the park. He invites her to his apartment, but reveals he is married with children and cannot get a divorce, leading them to agree to remain friends.
Key Relationships
Gordon → Devlin
(Social Building Associate)
Martin Cramer → Devlin
(Conflict Indirect Rival)
Martin Cramer → Gordon
(Social Acquaintance)
Story Analysis
A couple's crumbling marriage intersects with theft, police pursuit, and sudden tragedy, forcing a desperate reconciliation.
