As Time Goes By

A small-time NYC criminal whose charm helps him rise to power. He falls for Lois, navigates gang warfare, and eventually flees to Europe, where he assumes the name Richard Blaine to start anew. Rick combines street-smart pragmatism with a romantic streak that complicates his decisions and bonds.

Daughter of Solly Horowitz, she is steered toward a better life by her family yet entangled with Rick. Her marriage to a would-be politician contrasts with her lingering emotions and loyalty to Rick. Lois embodies the tension between personal desire and social expectations.

A powerful gangster who aims to secure his family's future and control through Solly's enterprises. His authority triggers rivalries and violence, and his downfall marks a turning point for the power structure in the underworld. He embodies old-school gangster leadership and the costs of unchecked ambition.

Solly's principal assistant and a rival to Rick for Solly's favor and the succession of leadership. His scheming and desire to be the heir fuels internal conflict and brutal adjustments within the crime world. He is calculating, relentless, and dangerous.

A lawyer and would-be politician Lois marries, whose public image hides corrupt practices. His exposure underscores the moral tension between public service and private wrongdoing in a world of power and influence.

A resistance-minded ally who seeks to resume his part in Czech operations. His actions lead to key assassinations and betrayals, ultimately paying with his own life in pursuit of a larger cause. Victor embodies the activist spirit within the resistance movement.

A strategist who speaks perfect Russian and serves as an intelligence asset with a cover as a White Russian. Her involvement in the Prague operation and her relationship with Rick add emotional depth to the wartime plot. Ilsa's choices intertwine love, duty, and espionage.

The 'Butcher of Prague' and central target of the assassination plot. His confidence and ruthlessness make him a formidable foe, driving the tension of the mission and the stakes of the operation Anthropoid.

A companion to Rick and Sam who travels with documents and aid. His fate is sealed when Victor aims to eliminate him under suspicions of betrayal, underscoring the perilous nature of wartime loyalty.

Rick's loyal ally who accompanies him through the journey, providing support and companionship. Sam embodies steadfast friendship amid shifting loyalties and dangerous missions.

Owner of Rick's Café Americain in Casablanca, representing a business anchor and a new chapter for Rick’s legacy in the final act. Carl stands as a link to Rick's past and the continued operation of their enterprise.