El Diablo

A timid young schoolteacher from Boston who travels to Millennium to rescue Nettie Tuleen. He begins with little riding or shooting ability, but his determination drives him to confront El Diablo and prove himself as a hero. His journey is as much about belief in himself as it is about saving someone he cares for.

A reputed gunslinger whose adventures are recounted as heroic tales that inspire Billy Ray. In truth, the stories are largely built on Van Leek’s escapades, revealing the legend as a constructed myth rather than a proven reality. His presence drives the initial rescue mission and the mythic framework of the film.

The ruthless outlaw who abducts Nettie Tuleen and serves as the primary antagonist. He teases power through brutality, manipulating others to achieve his own aims, and remains a deadly threat throughout the story.

An aging gunslinger who assembles a skilled team to track El Diablo and recover Nettie. He uses Diablo’s spur as a calling card, masking his own opportunistic motives and a desire for lasting fame as the stories’ author. His dynamic with Billy Ray drives much of the plot’s tension and action.

A blacksmith and old friend of Van Leek who plays a crucial, self-sacrificing role in the plan to assault Diablo’s hideout. He embodies loyalty and courage, giving his life as a distraction to allow the others to strike.

An explosives expert whose cache of dynamite is central to the group’s plan. He is killed during the early conflicts, contributing to the roster of losses that harden the protagonists.

A Native American ally who joins the group after Napier’s removal. He brings a different perspective and strength to the mission while seeking vengeance for a personal grievance.

Billy Ray’s teenage student who is kidnapped by El Diablo and later revealed as ‘Rosita’ in Diablo’s company. Her kidnapping is the catalyst for Billy Ray’s journey and the central emotional thread of the story.

A member of Van Leek’s crew who is ultimately replaced by Dancing Bear after sleeping with Dancing Bear’s wife. He is killed as the plot progresses, becoming one of the casualties in the group’s operations.