Night and the City

The de facto kingpin of London’s wrestling world, Kristo exerts ruthless control over matches and rivals. He distrusts outsiders, treats tradition as leverage, and is willing to kill to protect his empire. His pride and need for revenge propel the plot toward a brutal confrontation that only violence can resolve.

A morally complex figure and a stabilising presence for Harry Fabian. She tries to steer him toward safer choices, while being drawn into his schemes and the city’s dangerous nightlife. Her loyalties are tested as the plot’s betrayals unfold, leaving her to cope with the fallout.

An ambitious con man determined to break into London’s wrestling scene. He glides from one scheme to the next, exploiting friends and rivals alike to climb the ladder. His hunger for success ultimately proves self-destructive as the underworld closes in on him.

Nightclub owner and cautious businessman who becomes an uneasy partner in Fabian’s plan. He’s wary of danger, yet driven by profit and prestige, which draws him deeper into underworld schemes. His inability to navigate trust and pride leads to a tragic end.

Wife of Nosseross who tries to seize control by leveraging a forged license she obtained through questionable means. Her decision to leave her husband exposes the fragility of an apparently glamorous world and drives a personal tragedy. She discovers the license is a fake and faces a grim outcome.

A veteran Greek wrestler who clashes with the modern, showy practice Kristo champions. He’s a guardian of traditional wrestling values and he shares a fatherly bond with Kristo. His brutal fight with The Strangler becomes a catalyst for the tragedy that follows.

The showy, brutal heavyweight who embodies the film’s violence. He serves as Kristo’s instrument against Fabian and Gregorius, turning sport into a deadly arena. His final action seals Fabian’s fate as the chase ends in a deadly river tragedy.

A forger who helps Fabian by producing forged documents that enable his schemes. He operates in London’s underworld with a pragmatic, unscrupulous outlook. His involvement underscores the ease with which deceit penetrates the city’s legitimate fronts.

A Thames-side smuggler who provides shelter and practical support to Fabian at her scow. She represents the working-class edge of the underworld that sustains and hides criminals. Her role anchors the story in the riverfront economy that feeds the plot.

The Strangler’s manager who helps arrange fights and extract payments. He embodies the transactional nature of the underworld and the way it monetizes violence. His involvement highlights how talent and corruption intertwine in the sport’s modern reimagining.