Character Relationship Map: The Commitments

Characters

• Jimmy Rabbitte (played by Robert Arkins) — protagonist

  Passionate Dublin youth who forms and manages The Commitments soul band.

• Steven Clifford (played by Michael Aherne) — protagonist

  Keyboardist for The Commitments, provides musical talent and family connections.

• Imelda Quirke (played by Angeline Ball) — supporting

  Backup singer for The Commitments, navigates romantic entanglements with band members.

• Natalie Murphy (played by Maria Doyle Kennedy) — supporting

  Backup singer for The Commitments, involved in band romance and drama.

• Deco Cuffe (played by Andrew Strong) — supporting

  Lead singer of The Commitments, talented but increasingly arrogant.

• Mickah Wallace (played by Dave Finnegan) — supporting

  Hot-tempered bouncer hired as band security, resolves conflicts violently.

• Bernie McGloughlin (played by Bronagh Gallagher) — supporting

  Backup singer for The Commitments, involved in band romance and rehearsals.

• Derek Scully (played by Ken McCluskey) — minor

  Bassist for The Commitments, experiences conflicts with bandmates.

Key Relationships

• Bernie McGloughlin → Natalie Murphy (Alliance Teammate)
• Mickah Wallace → Derek Scully (Alliance Teammate)
• Steven Clifford → Derek Scully (Alliance Teammate)
• Bernie McGloughlin → Imelda Quirke (Alliance Teammate)
• Natalie Murphy → Jimmy Rabbitte (Romantic Partner)
• Jimmy Rabbitte → Steven Clifford (Alliance Teammate)
• Jimmy Rabbitte → Mickah Wallace (Professional Employer)
• Mickah Wallace → Deco Cuffe (Conflict Aggressor)
• Deco Cuffe → Derek Scully (Conflict Rival)
• Jimmy Rabbitte → Deco Cuffe (Professional Manager)

Story Analysis

A Dublin youth forms a soul band that faces internal conflict, external pressure, and eventual disbandment.

Plot Progression

1. Dublin Auditions & Formation
2. Rehearsals & First Gigs
3. Escalating Tensions & Promises
4. Climax, Breakdown & Aftermath