Safe Men

An aspiring musician pulled into the world of professional safe-cracking. He’s brash and bold, but also capable of quick improvisation when situations get tight. His romance with Hannah adds a moral edge to his ambitions, showing a softer side beneath the streetwise exterior.

Sam’s best friend and partner in crime, less competent but fiercely loyal. He’s willing to take risks to stay in the game, and his loyalties shift as he contemplates a path into more serious crime with Mitchell and Frank. His evolving stance creates tension and comic misadventure.

A coercive mob figure who pressures Sam and Eddie to crack safes. Cunning and intimidating, he uses fear and authority to keep the pair moving toward the bigger score. His manipulation drives the central conflict and exposes the fragility of the duo’s bravado.

The local gangster boss who orchestrates the heist and keeps the money flowing. He relies on intimidation and control, yet his own operation is more fragile than it appears. Bernie’s leadership and risk-taking shape the caper’s outcomes and the dynamics with Sam and Eddie.

Daughter of the fence Good Stuff Leo, she is drawn to Sam but wary of thieves. She embodies a moral counterpoint to the criminals, attending social events and pushing Sam to choose between danger and honesty. Her presence anchors a core romantic subplot and shifts in Sam’s priorities.

Father of Bernie and a barber who runs a front for fencing operations. He shares colorful stories and exudes old-school street savvy. Leo’s business acumen and tough demeanor illuminate how appearances mask the darker realities of crime.

A mob-connected fixer who tries to calm or control escalating tensions. He’s the cool-headed broker who can back off the more reckless elements, playing a pivotal role in steering the caper toward a (hopefully) safer conclusion.