Cash on Demand

A cold, officious bank manager who becomes ensnared in Gore Hepburn's manipulation. Under stress, his usual rigidity cracks, revealing vulnerability and a loyalty to his family that makes him seek to protect them at any cost. His arc moves from icy compliance to desperate, morally ambiguous decision-making, ending with reluctant innocence vindicated.

A suave, ruthless impostor posing as an insurance detective who orchestrates the kidnapping ruse to steal banknotes. He expertly uses insider leverage and a taped voice to create an illusion of danger. He embodies calculation and cold confidence, manipulating others to secure his loot.

A bank employee who becomes caught between protocol and self-preservation. He initially suspects the ruse but eventually helps Fordyce, highlighting themes of loyalty and complicity. His actions reflect a practical, cautious mindset amid high stakes.

Fordyce’s wife, whose presence anchors the fear of harm to family. Her unseen influence fuels the tension and motivates Fordyce’s choices. Although not on screen, her implied concern drives moral consequences for the characters.

A bank staff member who navigates the ethical minefield as the scheme unfolds, providing support to Fordyce while weighing the risk of exposure. He embodies the precarious balance between self-interest and responsibility.

Fordyce’s son, present in the tension of the plot and represented through a voice role. He symbolizes the family stakes behind the bank’s doors, underscoring the personal costs of the con.

A detective investigating the bank heist who questions Fordyce and Hepburn, representing the law’s skepticism and persistence. He embodies the pursuit of truth and the pressure to maintain order.