Nuns on the Run

A London gangster who partners with Brian and seeks a quieter life, Charlie is pragmatic and fearless in a pinch. He eagerly supports their plans to flee but is quick to improvise when danger arises. His boldness is tempered by a stubborn loyalty to Brian.

Charming and witty, Brian masterminds their escape and keeps a wary eye on Faith. He wrestles with tenderness for Faith and the pull toward a peaceful life in Brazil. His humor masks strategic thinking and a willingness to risk everything for love.

Faith is a waitress who becomes entwined with Brian. She shows courage, trying to warn them before the gunfight and continuing to chase a future with Brian despite danger. Her injury makes her a physically vulnerable but morally steadfast figure.

As the head of the nunnery, Liz is stern yet compassionate, guiding the sisters and aiding the fugitives under the cover of faith. She navigates the tension between religious duty and the unexpected help the fugitives receive. Her presence anchors the nun community’s surprising complicity in the caper.

An elder, observant nun who interacts with the fugitives and aids in the web of secrecy around the nunnery. Her quiet demeanor belies a practical readiness to act for the greater good. She embodies the film’s thread of mercy amid crime.

Abbott is a ruthless gang enforcer who pursues Brian and Charlie after the heist. He represents the dangerous side of organized crime and is relentless in his bid to reclaim the stolen money. His presence amplifies the stakes and the urgency of escape.

Morley is Abbott’s loyal ally, a steady hand in the criminal operation and a reliable, sometimes menacing, secondary antagonist. He contributes to the pressure on the fugitives with quiet, menacing efficiency.

The new, younger, and more brash boss who wants to assert control, placing a bounty on Brian and Charlie. His conflict with the established crew heightens the danger and the sense that the criminals’ life is changing fast.