Little Giant

A naive, good-hearted country boy who travels from his Cucamonga hometown to the California sales world with big dreams. His optimism helps him survive a string of misfortunes, and his quick adaptation to salesmanship drives his comic ascent. He learns to balance enthusiasm with honesty as he climbs the ladder.

Benny's girlfriend from Cucamonga, supportive and practical. She anchors Benny's home life and provides a counterpoint to the flashy world of Los Angeles sales. Her presence highlights the stakes Benny faces in balancing ambition with loyalty.

Morrison's secret wife who discovers Benny by accident and acts from jealousy and ambition. Her scheming triggers some of the film's most complex moments, including a sedative mix-up and a dangerous liaison. Her actions reveal the ethical lines the characters cross in pursuit of power.

The sales manager who initially mistakes Benny for a model and later fires him, then reappears as a force behind the deception. He embodies the cutthroat side of corporate sales and the arbitrary power dynamics of Hercules. His manipulations drive the central conflict and Benny's eventual rise.

Manager of the Stockton branch and Morrison's cousin who becomes the new head of the local operation. His straightforward, pragmatic approach contrasts with Morrison's duplicity and helps steer the company toward stability. His ascent signals a shift in Hercules' internal politics.

A coworker in the Hercules company who rounds out Benny's Los Angeles circle. She adds to the workplace dynamic and the comedy through social interactions with Benny and the sales team.

Benny's mother, a grounding presence who supports his aspirations from Cucamonga. She embodies family loyalty and traditional values that anchor Benny amid his chaotic ascent in the corporate world.

President of the Hercules Vacuum Cleaner Company who serves as the ultimate authority figure in Benny's arc. His role frames the power structure within the company and the outcome of Benny's quest for recognition.