Breathing Fire

A ruthless gang leader and Vietnam veteran who masterminds the bank heist. He adopted Charlie after killing Charlie's birth mother in Vietnam, revealing a complex mix of pride and brutality. His arrogance drives him to enforce loyalty through force, culminating in a dramatic father-son confrontation.

A Vietnam veteran and Michael's brother who serves as a wary mentor to Charlie and Tony. He aids their investigation and trains them in fighting skills, even after being crippled by Michael during the pursuit. His loyalty to family and knack for strategy anchor the brothers’ resistance.

Michael's son who grows up under a shadow of crime and violence. Trained by David, he develops fighting skill and a sense of honor, ultimately choosing restraint at the taekwondo finals. His relationship with Michael complicates the family dynamic and drives much of the film's emotional arc.

The other son of Michael, aggressive and competitive. He pushes Charlie during the taekwondo finals, eventually defeating him but later regrets the outcome after seeing his brother unconscious. His arc explores sibling rivalry and the possibility of reconciliation.

A gang member who initially aids Michael but has a change of heart and provides intel to the brothers. His defection highlights the unpredictability of loyalties within the criminal network, ending with his death at Michael's hands.

Bank manager and the father of the bank's daughter who holds the key to the loot. He is murdered along with his wife, triggering the investigation and the key’s importance in the plot.

Peter Stern's wife, a victim in the early murders that set off the investigation. Her death underscores the collateral damage of the criminals' plan.

Bank manager's daughter who becomes a key figure in the crime's aftermath, carrying the emotional weight of her parents' murder and the responsibility of the key to the loot.

A member of Michael’s gang known for his explosive presence within the criminal network, contributing to the film's atmosphere of danger.

Another gang member who contributes to the plan and its execution, representing the shared fate of the criminals involved.

A member of Michael's gang, whose presence underscores the ensemble nature of the crime and its consequences.

Tank's mother, a minor but present figure in the backstory of the gang and its dynamics, reflecting the personal stakes of the criminal world.