Charley Varrick

Charley Varrick is a crop duster turned bank robber who treats crime as a job rather than a glamorous pursuit. He remains calm, analytical, and highly strategic under pressure, willing to take decisive risks to protect himself and his partner. His practical mindset and air-race pilot instincts make him formidable, but also dangerously capable of improvisation when plans falter.

Nadine is Charley Varrick’s partner in crime and a driving force behind their operation. She participates in the heist and shares in the risks, showing loyalty to Charley even as danger escalates. Her fate abruptly ends the criminals’ plans, underscoring the lethal stakes of their world.

Harman is the more volatile member of the crew, driven by a mixture of loyalty and impulsiveness. His drinking and reckless tendencies threaten the group’s safety and complicate their carefully laid plans. His arc ends violently, highlighting the costs of hubris within a criminal operation.

Molly is a sadistic mob enforcer tasked with retrieving the stolen money. He tortures Harman to extract information, demonstrates relentless determination, and embodies the merciless brutality that defines the mob’s pursuit. His confrontation with Varrick culminates in a deadly chase and explosive finale.

Maynard Boyle is the Reno-based corporate head who owns the bank’s parent company and orchestrates a high-level response to the robbery. He attempts to control the investigation and cover his tracks, ultimately facing the consequences of underestimating the robbers and the mob’s reach.

Harold Young is the bank manager who becomes entangled in internal machinations about the robbery. His fear and sense of exposure drive him to drastic action, including suicide, as he confronts the possibility of betrayal and disaster.

Honest John runs a Chinese restaurant and illicit gambling den, serving as a broker of information. He supplies Molly with a base of operations and key contacts, playing a pivotal role in the pursuit and the broader conspiracy surrounding the heist.

Jewell Everett is a photographer who forges documents and helps Varrick obtain fake passports. She becomes a crucial conduit for the criminals’ need to reinvent their identities and evade pursuit, using her craft to further escape the mob’s reach.

Tom runs a gun shop and provides a practical, grounded contact for the crew. His knowledge and resources help Varrick navigate the dangerous logistics of the heist, including the plan to obtain fake identification.

Sybil Fort is Boyle’s secretary who leverages her position to aid Varrick in contacting Boyle. She becomes entangled in the scheme and even spends a night with Varrick, illustrating how personal and professional lines blur in the pursuit of escape.

Bill Horton is a law-enforcement figure who contributes to the investigation scene and helps shape the pursuit of the robbers. His role underscores the film’s focus on officers and prosecutors tracking down a high-stakes crime.