Character Relationships in Badlands
Kit Carruthers (played by Martin Sheen) is a protagonist in Badlands.
Holly Sargis (played by Sissy Spacek) is a protagonist in Badlands.
Holly's Father (played by Warren Oates) appears in Badlands.
Cato (played by Ramon Bieri) appears in Badlands.
Maid (played by Dona Baldwin) appears in Badlands.
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Character Relationship Map: Badlands
Badlands (1974) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Kit Carruthers
(played by Martin Sheen) — protagonist
Holly Sargis
(played by Sissy Spacek) — protagonist
Holly's Father
(played by Warren Oates) — supporting
Cato
(played by Ramon Bieri) — supporting
Maid
(played by Dona Baldwin) — minor
Key Relationships
Holly's Father → Holly Sargis
(father)
Kit Carruthers → Maid
(Conflict Threat & Target)
Kit Carruthers → Cato
(Professional Former Coworkers)
Holly's Father → Kit Carruthers
(Conflict Fatal Adversary)
Holly Sargis → Holly's Father
(Family Estranged Daughter)
Holly Sargis → Kit Carruthers
(Romantic Lovers)
Story Analysis
A detached chronicle of youthful alienation, romantic obsession, and escalating violence across the American frontier.
Plot Progression
The Dead-End Town
Flight into the Badlands
Blood on the Plains
The Northern Chase
Surrender and Aftermath
Directed by Terrence Malick
Badlands (1974) · 7.5/10 · crime, drama, romance, western
