Setup

Sonny is a calculated, money-driven partner in the heist who survives the initial plan only to seek vindication after being left for dead. He navigates the criminal underworld with quick wit, street-smarts, and a willingness to cross lines to ensure his own survival. His loyalty is tested as he turns from collaborator to avenger, orchestrating a dangerous pursuit for the diamonds.

Dave is one of the trio’s closest friends who dies early in the plan, catalyzing Sonny’s thirst for revenge. He embodies the risks of the crew’s bold ambitions and the fragility of trust within a high-stakes heist. His death triggers a chain of retaliations that drives the story forward.

Vincent is the engineered mind behind the heist who ends up betraying his partners to protect himself. He is forced to kill Sonny and Dave to avoid a deadly trap set by Saunders, revealing the precarious balance between self-preservation and loyalty. His actions show how fear and coercion can redefine a man’s moral code.

Biggs is the town’s feared mob boss who pulls the strings from behind the scenes. He orchestrates the retrieval of the money and uses fear and power to control the operation. His authority is challenged as the plan spirals out of control, revealing the brutal reality of the criminal underworld.

Mia is a target tied to the diamonds and becomes a casualty of the scheme. She is attacked by the diamonds’ owner and later found dead, a turning point that accelerates Vincent’s extreme actions. Her fate underscores the human cost of the heist.

Petey is Biggs’ loyal henchman who helps move the money but dies when a gun misfires, turning his body into a grim reminder of the plan’s risks. His death tightens the noose around Sonny and Vincent, pushing the vendetta forward. His presence embodies the brutal stand-meet-for-stand morality of the crew.

John R arranges the pivotal meeting that sets wheels in motion for pursuing Sonny and the missing money. He operates as a fixer within the city’s crime network, balancing information and leverage. His actions keep the plot's momentum, guiding later confrontations between the players.

Sal is a hard-nosed interrogator who pushes for information to locate the money, sometimes crossing lines to get results. He embodies the coercive, brutal approach used by crime networks to extract truth. His presence highlights the film’s exploration of truth, leverage, and consequence.

Ivan is the Russian associate whose fate is sealed by brutal interrogation, underscoring the brutal power dynamics at play. His death marks one of the many casualties in the cat-and-mouse game over the diamonds. He serves as a reminder of the cost of crossing the wrong people.

Saunders is the prison-bound extortionist who squeezes Vincent for protection money and manipulates the criminal landscape to control outcomes. His threats push Vincent into desperate moves and shape the film’s tension. His power comes from leverage and fear rather than sheer force.