Charley Waite (played by Kevin Costner) is a protagonist in Open Range.
A former Union soldier and cattleman who struggles with guilt over his past violence. He partners with Boss Spearman, develops a romance with Sue Barlow, and leaves a note arranging for his gear to buy her a tea set if he dies. He ultimately proposes to Sue and plans to retire with her. Denton Baxter (played by Michael Gambon) appears in Open Range.
A ruthless Irish immigrant and rancher who controls Harmonville. He despises open-range cattle drivers, hires a corrupt marshal, and escalates tensions with Boss and Charley. His hired gunman Butler kills Mose, leading to a street gunfight where Baxter's men are defeated, leaving Baxter wounded and trapped. Percy (played by Michael Jeter) appears in Open Range.
The town's livery stable owner who openly defies Denton Baxter's control. He assists Boss and Charley in capturing the corrupt marshal and his deputies, and joins their side during the decisive street gunfight against Baxter's men, helping the outnumbered cattlemen gain town support. Button (played by Diego Luna) appears in Open Range.
A hired hand on the cattle drive who suffers a severe chest wound during an ambush on the camp. He is temporarily left under Dr. Barlow's care to recover, and rejoins Boss and Charley for the final journey after healing from his injuries. Mose (played by Abraham Benrubi) appears in Open Range.
A hired hand sent to Harmonville for supplies. He is brutally beaten and jailed by the corrupt marshal after defending himself. Severely injured, he is taken to Dr. Barlow but is later killed by Butler, prompting Boss and Charley to seek vengeance.
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Characters
Charley Waite
(played by Kevin Costner) — protagonist
A former Union soldier and cattleman who struggles with guilt over his past violence. He partners with Boss Spearman, develops a romance with Sue Barlow, and leaves a note arranging for his gear to bu...
Denton Baxter
(played by Michael Gambon) — supporting
A ruthless Irish immigrant and rancher who controls Harmonville. He despises open-range cattle drivers, hires a corrupt marshal, and escalates tensions with Boss and Charley. His hired gunman Butler k...
Percy
(played by Michael Jeter) — supporting
The town's livery stable owner who openly defies Denton Baxter's control. He assists Boss and Charley in capturing the corrupt marshal and his deputies, and joins their side during the decisive street...
Button
(played by Diego Luna) — supporting
A hired hand on the cattle drive who suffers a severe chest wound during an ambush on the camp. He is temporarily left under Dr. Barlow's care to recover, and rejoins Boss and Charley for the final jo...
Mose
(played by Abraham Benrubi) — supporting
A hired hand sent to Harmonville for supplies. He is brutally beaten and jailed by the corrupt marshal after defending himself. Severely injured, he is taken to Dr. Barlow but is later killed by Butle...
Key Relationships
Percy → Button
(Alliance Ally)
Mose → Percy
(Alliance Ally)
Charley Waite → Percy
(Alliance Ally)
Percy → Denton Baxter
(Conflict Defiant Local)
Button → Denton Baxter
(Conflict Target Of Violence)
Mose → Denton Baxter
(Conflict Victim Of Oppression)
