Eureka

An ambitious prospector who rises to immense wealth after the Yukon discovery. His fortune creates isolation and paranoia as he faces threats from Miami mobsters and the occult warning of a grim fate. His domineering stance toward family members drives much of Eureka's conflict.

Jack's headstrong daughter who seeks independence and resists her father's control. Her choices push the family toward crisis, and her testimony becomes pivotal during the murder investigation. She embodies a younger generation’s struggle against the burdens of Eureka's wealth and power.

A charming social climber whose motives are morally ambiguous. He becomes a central figure in the island's power struggle, attracting both affection and suspicion. His trial's acquittal exposes how wealth and influence can bend justice.

A Miami mobster pressing to seize Eureka, gleefully ready to use violence and threats to push his agenda. He embodies the criminal forces that wealth can attract to a fragile paradise. His presence ratchets up the danger surrounding Jack's empire.

A clairvoyant madam who grants Jack a mysterious omen and leads him toward a dangerous fate. Her occult influence threads through the plot, blurring lines between prophecy and manipulation. She epitomizes the film’s tension between fortune and doom.

A brutal enforcer under Mayakofsky’s orders, he embodies the violence surrounding the island’s power struggle. He participates in the murder and embodies the ruthless pragmatism of organized crime. His actions deepen the sense that fear governs Eureka.

Jack's bored, alcoholic wife who feels trapped by wealth and a hollow marriage. Her perspective highlights the emotional cost of Eureka’s extravagance. She represents the personal fallout of a life built on status and money.

Crime boss orchestrating pressure to acquire Eureka, representing external forces that threaten Jack’s sovereignty. His influence compounds the island’s volatile politics and heightens the danger for all involved. His presence is a catalyst for the conflict between wealth and power.