Appointment with Crime

A thief leading a crime gang, Leo is quick-witted, volatile, and consumed by anger after Gus deserts him during the heist. He crafts a dangerous plan to escalate his revenge, including framing others and manipulating alleys of crime. His charm masks a ruthless willingness to kill, as seen when he murders the getaway driver to tie Gus and Gregory to the murder. He talks his way through danger but his lies threaten to implode around him.

Leader of the gang who initially dismisses Leo's return, marking him as expendable after the botched raid. He underestimates Leo's resolve and is wary of the escalating vendetta. Gus's practical bluntness and mistrust set the center of the on-going conflict that drives the plot toward a violent conclusion.

An antiques dealer who hires Gus to steal jewelry and art, manipulating a chain of events from behind the scenes. He becomes entangled in Leo's plan when the gun used in the murder turns out to belong to him. Gregory is calculating and controlling, but ultimately the violence of the scheme catches up with him in a fatal gunfight.

A romance that develops with Leo, Carol is initially unaware of his true criminal nature. Her presence adds emotional complexity and moral tension as Leo's lies threaten to ruin them both. She confronts Leo's deceit, particularly during pivotal moments on the train, testing his ability to maintain a facade.

The detective inspector who investigates the murder, gradually piecing together Leo's alibi and whereabouts. He grows suspicious of Leo and follows the trail of clues that unmask the deception. Rogers embodies the pressures of law and order against a cunning criminal who keeps one step ahead until a final confrontation.

A stern prison official who oversees Leo's confinement, setting the stage for the character's period of reflection and restraint. The prison environment underscores the film's themes of punishment, control, and the limits of escape from a life of crime.

Another prison official encountered in the story, contributing to the institutional pressure surrounding Leo and the investigation. The dynamic between multiple authorities highlights the rigid structure of the penal system and the consequences of Leo's actions within it.