Eyewitness

A diligent New York City janitor whose fascination with Toni drives his actions. He is observant and stubborn, with a quiet moral compass that pushes him to uncover the truth. His Vietnam War background informs a wary, sometimes paranoid, approach to danger, making him both capable and vulnerable as suspicions swirl around him.

A television news reporter who becomes a focal point of danger after witnessing events closely. She is brave, resourceful, and emotionally complex, torn between love and ambition. Her pursuit of truth puts her in the crosshairs of both criminals and romantic rivals, driving the film’s romance-and-crime tension.

A fellow janitor who is fired amid workplace tension and later tangled with loan sharks. He is quick to seek a fresh start but becomes entangled in financial schemes that threaten his safety. His apparent guilt adds to the story’s tension, even though he’s ultimately not the killer.

A wealthy Vietnamese man whose murder triggers the central investigation. His actions and connections hint at a hidden underworld, including aiding Jewish refugees, but his true motives remain murky until the plot’s twist. His death serves as the catalyst that exposes competing interests and loyalties.

Toni's fiancé who embodies social expectations and hidden malice. He is willing to manipulate situations to protect his status, and his murder of Mr. Long reveals a chilling capacity for violence. His pursuit of Toni—through calculated moves and threats—drives the final confrontation.

A police lieutenant who must manage a case tangled with alibi errors and dangerous suspects. He represents authority who sometimes shoots first when fear and misinterpretation collide with evidence. His involvement pushes the investigation toward a dramatic, tragic end.