Law and Disorder

Willie is a taxi driver who dreams of buying a diner. He is a loyal friend and protective father figure, drawn into the auxiliary with hopeful aims of community improvement. As events unfold, his restraint is tested and he faces the consequences of his companions' rash actions.

Cy owns a struggling beauty salon and helps lead the auxiliary. He is charismatic, impulsive, and eager to take charge. His enthusiasm for a fake police car and power proves dangerous, ultimately leading to his death.

Willie’s daughter, Karen is attacked in an elevator, a trauma that intensifies the group’s vigilantism. She navigates danger and a fraught relationship with Chico, highlighting the personal cost of their neighborhood battle.

Sally is Willie's wife, who calls to inform him of the attack and bears the pressure of domestic life under the surrounding crisis. Her presence underscores the impact of violence on families and ordinary routines.

Chico is Karen’s boyfriend, whose drug use and evasive behavior contribute to the night’s chaos. He becomes a focal point of pursuit and conflict as the group acts on their sense of justice.

Chico's Dad appears as part of the neighborhood milieu; the film shows the wider social circle involved in the events, though his actions are not central to the main chase.

Chico's Mom is part of the household portrayed in the film, representing the family dynamic amid the broader social tensions.

Irene is Cy's wife who becomes a volunteer in the community’s discussions and is involved in the intimate demonstration that exposes vulnerability. Her perspective highlights personal risk within the public crisis.

Dr. Richter is a psychologist who runs a lecture on rape and conducts a controversial demonstration. His presence probes the ethics of psychological manipulation and the quick-fire paradoxes between fear and action.

Elliot is a member of the auxiliary who resists danger and contemplates leaving the group at critical moments. His reluctance and fear contrast with Cy’s bravado, highlighting the group’s internal tensions.

Ken is another member of the auxiliary, contributing to the group dynamic and the evolving sense of vigilante justice. His presence marks the social circle that bands together, then fragments under pressure.

Pete is part of the auxiliary group alongside Willie and Cy. He participates in the car rides and the escalating actions, illustrating how peer pressure fuels risky choices.

Bobby is a friend who rounds out the core group of auxiliary volunteers. He shares in the night’s excitement and its eventual consequences, highlighting the camaraderie bonded by shared cause.