Killer Dill

Lingerie salesman who tries to reinvent himself as a hard-edged gangster to win respect and win back Judy. His quick wit and moral compass keep him from fully crossing into crime, even as he becomes the center of a police manhunt and a public killer rumor.

Johnny's former girlfriend who becomes engaged to William but ultimately recognizes Johnny's true character and accepts his proposal. Her loyalties shift as she weighs love, safety, and social expectations.

Charming lawyer and Judy's fiancé who defends Johnny during the trial. His ambitions and connections hint at the corrupting influence of power, even as he appears friendly and polished.

The hulking enforcer who kills Big Nick Moronie and struggles with disposal of the body. His violence and loyalty to the mob complicate Johnny's misidentified killer status and heighten the film's tension.

A powerful gangster figure who orders hits and manipulates others to protect his empire. His scheme drives the criminal underworld's pressure on Johnny and his allies.

Public enemy number 21, a feared gangster whose death triggers the chain of events. His presence lingers as a symbol of the old guard the others try to outpace.

Johnny's assistant who naively reveres the gangster myth and provides a window into how the underworld glamorizes crime. Her presence helps spark Johnny's attempt to change his life.