High Sierra

An aging gangster who leads the planned heist with cool competence. He is resourceful and fearless, yet capable of tenderness, shown by his care for Velma and his feelings for Marie. His stubborn independence and fatalistic streak push him toward a final stand rather than surrender.

A Los Angeles dance hall performer who falls for Roy and becomes entangled in the escape plan. She longs for safety and love, and while she remains loyal to Roy, she faces police pressure to reveal his whereabouts. Her devotion and resilience shape the story’s emotional core.

A young woman with a clubfoot whom Roy tries to help by paying for corrective surgery. She is devoted to her fiancé and wary of Roy’s dangerous world, representing the fragile possibility of a normal life.

An aging gangster who orchestrates the Tropico Springs heist, bribing authorities to enable the plan. He dies of a heart attack before the payoff, leaving the operation in doubt and pushing the chain of events toward tragedy.

An ex-policeman who takes over the operation in Los Angeles and pressures Roy for the stolen jewels. He becomes a direct threat and is killed by Roy when he tries to seize the loot.

A hotel clerk who participates in the heist; he is captured and questioned by police, showing how easily even small-time players get pulled into the criminal net.

A fence holding the jewels who struggles to pay Roy promptly, creating tension around the loot and Roy’s plans.

Velma's grandmother, a cautious voice who warns about Roy's dangerous world and the risk to family and future plans.

Velma's grandfather who cautions that Velma is engaged and should avoid trouble, underscoring the clash between romance and duty.

Roy’s ally in the heist who dies in a car crash along with Babe, highlighting the brutal risks of the plan.

A crew member who dies in the escape, emphasizing the high cost of Roy’s ambitions.

Roy’s dog companion who embodies loyalty and offers a quiet symbol of innocence amid crime and pursuit.