Cash McCall

A charismatic, shrewd dealmaker who uses bold moves to gain control of companies. He pursues wealth as a means to win back Lory, showing a willingness to bend ethics for the right outcome. His confidence masks a readiness to risk reputations in both business and romance.

A key figure in Austen Plastics who becomes Cash's romantic interest. She stands at the crossroads of family loyalty and personal affection, challenging Cash's single-minded pursuit of profit. Her perspective keeps the stakes human amid the corporate gambits.

Head of Austen Plastics and a cautious patriarch who yearns for retirement. He represents the traditional corporate world and acts as a gatekeeper to the deal, weighing family interests against the buyer’s ambitions. His stance anchors the film’s moral center about responsibility to others.

The hotel assistant manager who schemes to win Cash for herself, setting traps that mislead Lory. She embodies a foil to Cash and Lory, using manipulation to distort trust. Her actions inject tension and plot twists that complicate the deal.

Cash’s sharp and efficient assistant who uncovers the patent issue that could derail the deal. He drives the investigation forward and acts as a catalyst for the plot’s revelations. Loyal and perceptive, he keeps the strategic wheels turning.

A business acquaintance whose skepticism about the deal prompts a lawsuit that presses Austen to respond. He embodies the external pressure and legal dimensions of corporate negotiation. His role heightens the stakes and conflict.

A retired Army General who oversees the protection of essential patents and tries to buy Austen Plastics himself. He represents risk-averse, security-minded corporate power with a military-flavored caution. His involvement underscores access to strategic assets in business.