Character Relationships in Vertigo
Madeleine Elster / Judy Barton (played by Kim Novak) is a protagonist in Vertigo.
Gavin Elster (played by Tom Helmore) appears in Vertigo.
Coroner (played by Henry Jones) appears in Vertigo.
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Character Relationship Map: Vertigo
Vertigo (1958) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Madeleine Elster / Judy Barton
(played by Kim Novak) — protagonist
Gavin Elster
(played by Tom Helmore) — supporting
Coroner
(played by Henry Jones) — supporting
Key Relationships
Gavin Elster → Coroner
(Professional Acquaintance)
Madeleine Elster / Judy Barton → Coroner
(Professional Subject)
Madeleine Elster / Judy Barton → Gavin Elster
(Romantic Former Lovers)
Story Analysis
A psychological thriller exploring obsession, deception, and the tragic consequences of manipulating grief and fear.
Plot Progression
The Obsession Begins
The Illusion Deepens
The Shattered Reality
The Final Reckoning
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Vertigo (1958) · 8.1/10 · mystery, romance, thriller
