Pushover

A glamorous, self-reliant woman who becomes entwined with the undercover operation. She uses charm to influence Sheridan, blurring the line between ally and accomplice. Her actions drive the moral ambiguity of the story as she seeks a life on the run with the stolen money.

An essentially honest cop who goes undercover to catch Wheeler, torn between duty and desire. He arranges a risky deception that ends in murder and his own death at the hands of a pursuing detective. His dual role exposes the conflict between personal loyalties and professional obligations.

A near-retirement detective with a drinking problem who volunteers for the stakeout but ultimately deserts his post and is killed during the cover-up. His loyalty to the case clashes with fear of pension loss, sealing his fate.

A detective monitoring the stakeout who becomes suspicious of Sheridan and follows the trail of deception. He represents the procedural side of the investigation, balancing skepticism with a determination to uncover the truth.

Lona's neighbor who shows a potential vulnerability to the case. She becomes a witness who notices details around the apartment and later becomes entangled in the unfolding danger as Sheridan pursues his plan.

The bank robber whose heist sets the story in motion. He is ruthless in pursuit of the money, and his capture or death is the catalyst that drives the detectives toward a final confrontation.

The police lieutenant overseeing the operation, intent on capturing Wheeler alive for questioning. He embodies the procedural authority and the tension between rules and consequences in the investigation.