The Big Sombrero

Estrellita is a wealthy ranch owner who runs El Sombrero Grande with a steady hand. She grows from a cautious manager to a resolute leader who values her land and the people who work it, ultimately choosing to protect her ranch and seek responsible stewardship.

Gene is a resourceful, good-hearted singing cowboy who steps in to prevent violence, mediates between factions, and organizes the rancheros’ cattle drive. He demonstrates courage, generosity, and a knack for rallying others to defend their livelihoods.

A former rodeo sharpshooter who works for Estrellita, Angie is street-smart and determined, initially opposing Gene’s plan yet ultimately aiding the ranch and its people.

Garland is the ranch antagonist, intent on selling the land and pushing the rancheros off their property through manipulation and threat. His schemes threaten the community's stability until confronted by Gene and Estrellita.

Don Luis is Estrellita's godfather and a broker of the ranch’s future, brought in to manage transitions but ultimately aligns with the rancheros' interests and supports Estrellita’s leadership.

Felipe is the longtime ranch hand whose role as translator becomes essential to Gene’s plan. He embodies loyalty and a deep knowledge of the ranch’s daily operations.

Juan is a ranchero leader who organizes the community against the threat to their land, demonstrating resilience and courage in the face of adversity.

Ben McBride is the financier pressing to push the ranchers off the land to collect debts, embodying greed and a threat to the community.

Tico is a young rancher’s son whose death becomes a pivotal, emotional moment that raises the stakes of the conflict and galvanizes the rancheros.