Station Six-Sahara

A domineering station chief whose authoritarian approach masks a weary, disillusioned core. He uses fear and the poker-game culture to maintain control and enforce conformity. His possessiveness over Catherine and volatile temper push the crew toward confrontation and tragedy.

A beautiful, magnetic visitor who becomes the focal point of the base’s sexual tension. She navigates the men’s advances and loyalties, appearing both desired and isolated. Her presence catalyzes the conflicts that lead to a tragic outcome.

Catherine’s injured ex-husband who presides as a volatile element in the station’s landscape. He oscillates between vulnerability and menace, and his actions contribute to the station’s rising tension. His bearing with a hunting knife foreshadows the film’s violence.

A silent, disciplined worker who keeps to his tasks and offers a calm, restrained counterpoint to the others. His quiet presence underscores the emotional undercurrents simmering beneath the surface. He helps to emphasize the sense of an isolated, functional micro-society.

The noisy jokester who keeps morale up at the base but becomes entangled in the rumor mill and accusations. His lightheartedness contrasts with the growing paranoia and ultimately makes him a target of suspicion. His arc highlights how camaraderie can fracture under stress.

The uptight British former major whose loyalty to Kramer shapes the crew’s dynamics. His rigid determinism and obedience reveal the corrupting nature of unquestioned authority. He serves as a foil to other men who show vulnerability under pressure.

A crew member who embodies the working-class presence at the station. His role is quiet but essential to the crew’s functioning, reinforcing the sense of a tight-knit, isolated group. He represents the everyday labor that underpins the station’s operation.

The new replacement worker who heads into the Sahara with a five-year contract. He acts as a practical, observant voice, often opposing Kramer’s harsher impulses. He reveals Catherine’s night with him to Kramer, linking personal choice to the broader moral ambiguity on the base.