Cry Danger

Wrongfully imprisoned for a robbery and murder he did not commit, Rocky is released after five years and doggedly pursues the truth. He is practical, stubborn, and willing to push boundaries to uncover who framed him. His relentless drive makes him fearless in confrontations with criminals and corrupt elements. The pursuit reveals a morally complex man who values justice but isn’t afraid of taking risks.

Rocky's former girlfriend and Morgan's wife, she resides in the same trailer park and becomes entangled in Rocky's quest for exoneration. She loves Rocky but also wields money and secrets that affect the case. Her loyalties shift with the plot, making her a pivotal but morally ambiguous figure. Her actions test the boundaries of trust and love in a dangerous web.

A by-the-book police lieutenant who places Rocky under 24-hour surveillance. Cobb is cool, methodical, and determined to see the law upheld, even as the line between pursuit and pressure blurs. He orchestrates traps and relies on timing to corner suspects, embodying the procedural wing of noir justice. His presence adds a firm sense of urban inevitability to the chase.

A suave bookie and the mastermind behind the payroll robbery, Castro manipulates events to protect his interests. He exudes calm confidence, using offers of money and misdirection to stay one step ahead. When pressed, he is capable of bluffing and seizing control, though he can buckle under pressure when the net tightens.

A pretty resident of the trailer park who becomes a casualty in the high-stakes conspiracy. Her presence raises the stakes and her death underscores the violence at the heart of the scheme. She embodies the innocent collateral damage that noir plots often place center stage.

A one-legged ex-Marine and opportunist who surfaces with a fake alibi to profit from Rocky's release. He knows how to exploit desperation and uses it to extract advantage from dangerous situations. His presence drives key twists and escalates the peril surrounding Rocky.

Mrs. Fletcher testifies to past events and later reveals that her husband died two years earlier, inheriting money after testifying. Her information hints at deeper motives behind the frame-up and the concurrent payout schemes. She acts as a crucial, if indirect, informant whose details help illuminate the conspiracy.