Ruslan Drachev (played by Steven Seagal) is a protagonist in Driven to Kill.
A former Russian mobster turned pulp fiction writer who travels to New Jersey for his daughter's wedding. After his ex-wife and daughter are violently attacked, he conducts his own investigation, uncovering a conspiracy involving the local mob boss and a corrupt attorney. Driven by vengeance, he vows to make those responsible pay. Stephan (played by Dmitry Chepovetsky) is a protagonist in Driven to Kill.
The son of local mob boss Mikhail Abramov and fiancé to Lanie. He assures Ruslan that he has no interest in joining the family business, wanting only to love his new wife and start a fresh life. Mikhail (played by Igor Jijikine) appears in Driven to Kill.
The brutal boss of the local Russian mafia and Stephan's father. He despises his son's marriage to a prosecutor and orchestrates the violent home invasion. He is revealed to be the mastermind behind the attack on Ruslan's family. Terry (played by Robert Wisden) appears in Driven to Kill.
Catherine's wealthy new husband and a local defense attorney who secretly acts as Mikhail's counsel. He is implicated in the attack, and Catherine was planning to expose his corrupt activities before she was killed. Detective Norden (played by Ingrid Torrance) appears in Driven to Kill.
Driven to Kill (2009) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Ruslan Drachev
(played by Steven Seagal) — protagonist
A former Russian mobster turned pulp fiction writer who travels to New Jersey for his daughter's wedding. After his ex-wife and daughter are violently attacked, he conducts his own investigation, unco...
Stephan
(played by Dmitry Chepovetsky) — protagonist
The son of local mob boss Mikhail Abramov and fiancé to Lanie. He assures Ruslan that he has no interest in joining the family business, wanting only to love his new wife and start a fresh life.
Mikhail
(played by Igor Jijikine) — supporting
The brutal boss of the local Russian mafia and Stephan's father. He despises his son's marriage to a prosecutor and orchestrates the violent home invasion. He is revealed to be the mastermind behind t...
Terry
(played by Robert Wisden) — supporting
Catherine's wealthy new husband and a local defense attorney who secretly acts as Mikhail's counsel. He is implicated in the attack, and Catherine was planning to expose his corrupt activities before...
Detective Norden
(played by Ingrid Torrance) — supporting
Key Relationships
Terry → Detective Norden
(Conflict Corrupt Suspect)
Mikhail → Detective Norden
(Conflict Primary Suspect)
Mikhail → Terry
(Professional Attorney-Client)
Mikhail → Stephan
(Family Father)
Ruslan Drachev → Detective Norden
(Professional Independent Investigator)
Ruslan Drachev → Terry
(Conflict Target Of Vengeance)
Ruslan Drachev → Mikhail
(Conflict Arch Enemy)
Ruslan Drachev → Stephan
(Family Father-in-law-to-be)
Story Analysis
A former mobster turns vigilante to avenge a brutal attack on his family, uncovering a conspiracy involving a corrupt lawyer and a ruthless crime boss.
Plot Progression
Wedding Preparations
The Brutal Assault
Uncovering the Conspiracy
Vengeance and Resolution
Directed by Jeff F. King
Driven to Kill (2009) · 5/10 · action, adventure, thriller
