Act of Violence

A respected wartime veteran who settled in Santa Lisa with his wife Edith and their baby. He hides the truth about his role in informing the Nazi camp commander to spare the men, a decision that haunts him. His calm exterior masks a man driven by fear of repercussions and a desire to shield his family from the consequences.

Frank's wife, unaware of the depth of her husband's past until the truth emerges. She embodies loyalty to family and a longing for stability, even as she faces moral uncertainty. Her decisions are tested as she confronts Frank and the dangerous consequences of his actions.

Once Frank's ally, now his relentless pursuer after learning Frank's role in the POW camp escape plot. He is consumed by a sense of justice and personal betrayal, driving him to dangerous confrontations. His determination highlights the film's exploration of vengeance and moral ambiguity.

Joe's girlfriend who knows the truth about Joe and his vendetta, yet cannot deter him from pursuing Frank. She represents an alternative voice of concern and restraint in a story driven by passion and revenge.

A woman who befriends Frank on Skid Row and introduces him to a shady network, including a dubious lawyer and a thug. She becomes a catalyst that exposes Frank to the darker side of the city’s underworld.

A shady lawyer who seizes the moment to lure Frank and orchestrate the ambush at the train station. He embodies opportunism and moral bankruptcy, manipulating others for personal gain.

A thug-for-hire employed to lure Joe into the ambush. He is reckless and dangerous, symbolizing the film's portrayal of violence as a business tied to desperation and profit.