The Big Caper

A minor member of Flood's criminal operation, he participates in the scheme without being a central figure in the film's key moments. His presence signals the ensemble nature of the caper and suggests a seasoned but careful gang dynamic.

An explosives expert who is alcoholic and psychotically driven, making him a volatile wildcard in the plan. His pyrophiliac tendencies and professional skill escalate the danger at every stage of the heist.

A resourceful, ambitious thief who threads between loyalty to Flood and his new relationship with Kay. He drives the heist's execution while weighing the cost of failure and the possibility of starting over after the score.

Flood's moll who infiltrates the town as a homemaker, befriending Frank and forming the plan’s emotional core. She contemplates leaving the life after the job, signaling a potential turn toward a straight path.

The ruthless mastermind behind the operation, he orchestrates the crew and exerts control through fear and manipulation. His commands set the plan in motion and his willingness to eliminate threats keeps the operation dangerous.

Flood's self-involved gopher who handles menial tasks with a perverse edge. His loyalty wavers under pressure, and he participates in key violent decisions, reflecting the moral decline in pursuit of profit.

Lookout and associate who brings his companion Doll to the operation. He functions as part of the surveillance and risk management network surrounding the heist.

A banker and husband of Alice Loxley, he represents the legitimate, everyday financial world that the criminals target. His presence in the community underscores the collision between normalcy and crime.

A provocative associate whose demands for a cut precipitate trouble within the group. Her fate is sealed when she clashes with the crew, ultimately leading to her murder.

A veteran safecracker recruited for the job, he is a crucial technical asset in breaking open the vault. His expertise anchors the execution of the plan.

The wife of Sam Loxley, she is part of the town’s social fabric and represents the community that becomes entangled in the criminals’ plans.