High School Big Shot

A vulnerable high school student living with an alcoholic father, Marv is eager to prove himself and win Betty's affection. His desperation drives him toward risky, illegal plans and a willingness to trust the wrong people. He falters under pressure, showing impulsiveness and a hunger for a better life that blinders him to danger.

Betty is charming and calculating, using her influence to manipulate Marv and later exit the relationship when it suits her. She orchestrates schemes to get what she wants, showing a willingness to betray others for personal gain. Her actions reveal a self-centered pragmatism that ignores consequences.

Betty’s boyfriend, Vince is hot-headed and entangled in the drug-dealing plan. His aggression and willingness to kill push the crime toward a violent climax. He becomes a volatile catalyst whose actions escalate the danger for everyone involved.

A skilled safecracker who partners with Marv for the heist. He brings practical know-how to the scheme and serves as a steadying, if morally compromised, force among the criminals. His involvement anchors the plan in experienced crime, though his fate isn’t clearly described in the summary.

Harry March’s brother-in-law and fellow conspirator, Sam is drawn into the robbery and tries to resist the more dangerous elements. He represents loyalty and caution, but ultimately falls victim to the ensuing violence. His death underscores the human cost of criminal escalation.