Caravan to Vaccarès

A wandering American adventurer who becomes entangled in a dangerous smuggling plot. He is initially reluctant but proves resourceful and brave, rescuing Lila and the Hungarian scientist. He improvises under pressure and ultimately confronts his pursuers in a high-stakes confrontation.

A pretty British photographer who teams up with Bowman. She becomes a romantic partner and a key ally, enduring kidnappings and peril alongside Bowman. Her presence adds emotional depth to the danger-filled journey.

A French duke who invites the travelers to dinner and hires Bowman to smuggle the Hungarian scientist. He exerts power and influence over events, keeping his true motives shrouded until the climax. His aristocratic charm masks a calculating, strategic mind.

A Hungarian scientist escaping the Iron Curtain, pursued by a ruthless gang and hidden within a caravan. His presence drives the central collision between smuggling interests and personal peril. He remains a valuable but vulnerable focal point for the mission.

The Duc’s daughter who aids Bowman before being murdered by the pursuing gang. Her involvement highlights the personal costs of the smuggling plot and intensifies the moral ambiguity surrounding the Duke’s circle.

A shadowy assassin figure whose actions set off a chain of violent events. His presence creates a sense of looming danger and underlines the high-stakes chase that threads through the narrative.

A supporting character whose exact role is intertwined with the Milan-like smuggling plot. He contributes to the tense atmosphere and the web of connections surrounding the scientist’s escape.

A local contact encountered by Bowman and his companions in the town. He aids or complicates the group's efforts as the plot unfolds through regional networks.

A younger local figure who interacts with the main group during the journey. He contributes to the sense of place and serves as part of the community constants Bowmen and Lila navigate.

A minor character who appears in social scenes such as meals and gatherings. He provides texture to the setting and helps ground the cast within the social milieu of the Duke’s circle.

A local law enforcement figure who appears in the French setting, contributing to the atmosphere of order amid the chase. His presence underscores the official reach of the authorities.

A guest at the social scenes who represents the international presence in the town. His brief appearances contribute to the sense of a larger, cosmopolitan milieu surrounding the Duke’s circle.

A character who appears in the social orbit of the main plot, contributing to the European character tapestry of the film’s world.

A minor role who handles the front-of-house interactions in scenes set at hotels or offices, adding realism to the travel narrative.

A supporting character who contributes to the social fabric of the setting. Her presence helps populate the world in which the central chase unfolds.

A performer or figure connected to the gypsy caravan aspect of the story, adding cultural texture to the journey.

A key action element in the chase sequence, piloting the aircraft that pursues the fleeing vehicle and adds a sense of cinematic scale.

A younger local figure who interacts with the main group during the journey. He contributes to the sense of place and serves as part of the community constants Bowmen and Lila navigate.