Man in the Dark

A former 10-year prisoner who agrees to experimental brain surgery to remove the 'criminal element.' After the procedure, he seems amnesiac, but the threat of his past still looms as his old gang closes in. He remains resourceful and stubborn, balancing a desire for a fresh start with the pull of his former life and love. Ultimately, he must decide whether to reveal the loot or walk away with Peg for a new life.

A ruthless member of Steve’s old gang who abducts him, pressing him to disclose the hiding place of the money. He is violent, calculating, and relentless in pursuing the loot. His death on a roller coaster marks the downfall of the gang’s immediate plans.

A ruthless gang member who helps track Steve and enforces the gang’s will. He is opportunistic and quick to violence, yet ultimately captured by law enforcement at the film’s end. His presence showcases the danger of the criminals’ persistence.

A scheming gang member who relays information about the robbery and suspects Steve’s memory loss. He is driven by greed and quick to join in on any plan to retrieve the money. He becomes a casualty of the police shootout in the climax.

Steve’s girlfriend who cares for him during his amnesia and questions the truth of his memories. She grows desperate to start anew and ultimately declares she won’t stay with Steve if he keeps the money. Her loyalty to Steve tests the line between love and moral choice.

Insurance investigator who learns about Steve’s situation and is assigned to monitor him in secret. He represents law enforcement’s persistence to recover the loot, balancing duty with the risk of betraying Steve’s fragile condition. He coordinates with others to ensure Steve’s location is tracked.

The physician who performs the experimental operation intended to erase the criminal element. He is pragmatic and determined, guiding Steve through a medical solution that may erase his past. He frames the ethical boundaries of science in the service of justice and personal gain.

An unnamed assistant who assists in the surgery and is uncredited in the film. His presence underscores the procedural realism of the operation and the control exerted by the medical team. He is a minor but necessary part of the central experiment.