The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery

A former college football star with no criminal record, George is recruited into the heist by Gino. Torn between his budding romance with Ann and the criminal scheme, he is pressured to participate and ultimately faces capture after a wounded stand. His attempt to reform clashes with a rapidly spiraling set of events, leaving him morally compromised by the end.

An aging criminal mastermind who pursues the Southwest Bank heist with cold calculation. His misogynistic perspective stems from a troubled past, including his murder of his mother, which colors his treatment of women and his control over the crew. Egan forces Ann to flee and ultimately drives the plan toward a lethal conclusion.

George’s girlfriend who suspects the robbery and tries to warn the bank by writing a message on the window. She becomes a target when Egan orders her to leave town, and her efforts to intervene lead to her tragic death at the hands of Egan. Her loyalty and love create a counterpoint to the criminals’ ambitions.

An ex-convict who fears returning to prison and joins the crew primarily to fund his defense in a future trial. His anxiety about punishment and his dependency on the others complicate his decisions, ultimately leading to a self-destructive end in the basement vault.

The getaway driver who supports the heist with a practical, if uneasy, role. Willy’s actions during the pursuit contribute to the chaotic endgame as the police close in on the bank exterior. He remains a key but morally ambiguous part of the plan.

A hostage taken during the heist who observes the chaos surrounding the robbery. Her husband’s intervention and her warning to him emphasize the human dimension of the crime and the precarious safety of bystanders.