Nan Moore (played by Angela Lansbury) is a protagonist in Shootdown.
Protagonist and U.S. government employee whose son is killed in the KAL 007 shootdown. She relentlessly investigates the official narrative, confronting a government cover-up and institutional hostility. David (played by George Coe) is a protagonist in Shootdown.
A supportive contact who aids Nan in her unofficial investigation, providing resources or moral support against official obstruction. John Moore (played by Kyle Secor) appears in Shootdown.
Nan Moore’s son, a passenger on Korean Air Flight 007 who perishes when it is shot down by Soviet forces. His death serves as the primary catalyst for the film’s narrative. Elizabeth Moore (played by Molly Hagan) appears in Shootdown.
A family member of Nan Moore, likely a daughter or relative who experiences the tragedy alongside Nan and provides personal solidarity. Rep. Overstar (played by Richard McKenzie) appears in Shootdown.
A congressional representative who becomes involved in the political dimension of the tragedy, possibly offering legislative attention or facing political constraints. Robert Allardyce (played by John Cullum) appears in Shootdown.
A high-ranking government or intelligence official who likely oversees the official response to the incident, embodying the institutional resistance and conspiracy of silence Nan confronts.
Shootdown (1988) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Nan Moore
(played by Angela Lansbury) — protagonist
Protagonist and U.S. government employee whose son is killed in the KAL 007 shootdown. She relentlessly investigates the official narrative, confronting a government cover-up and institutional hostili...
David
(played by George Coe) — protagonist
A supportive contact who aids Nan in her unofficial investigation, providing resources or moral support against official obstruction.
John Moore
(played by Kyle Secor) — supporting
Nan Moore’s son, a passenger on Korean Air Flight 007 who perishes when it is shot down by Soviet forces. His death serves as the primary catalyst for the film’s narrative.
Elizabeth Moore
(played by Molly Hagan) — supporting
A family member of Nan Moore, likely a daughter or relative who experiences the tragedy alongside Nan and provides personal solidarity.
Rep. Overstar
(played by Richard McKenzie) — supporting
A congressional representative who becomes involved in the political dimension of the tragedy, possibly offering legislative attention or facing political constraints.
Robert Allardyce
(played by John Cullum) — supporting
A high-ranking government or intelligence official who likely oversees the official response to the incident, embodying the institutional resistance and conspiracy of silence Nan confronts.
Key Relationships
Rep. Overstar → Robert Allardyce
(Alliance Co-Conspirators)
David → Robert Allardyce
(Conflict Adversary)
David → Rep. Overstar
(Conflict Adversary)
Nan Moore → David
(Alliance Investigative Partner)
John Moore → Elizabeth Moore
(Family Father)
Nan Moore → Elizabeth Moore
(Family Mother)
Nan Moore → John Moore
(Family Spouse)
Story Analysis
A gripping political thriller following a grieving mother's relentless investigation into the KAL 007 shootdown and the subsequent government cover-up.
