The Great Man

A popular radio news reporter with a sharp, workmanlike wit who is entrusted with crafting a memorial for a legendary host. He digs into Fuller’s life, balancing respect for the public image with a demand for truth. His decision to reveal the phony beneath the image defines the film’s ethical center.

Owner of a tiny Christian radio station in New England who first hired Fuller and treated him as a son. He later reveals Fuller’s darker side, influencing Harris’s perspective on the man behind the fame.

President of the Amalgamated Broadcasting Network who dangled the chance for Harris to succeed Fuller. He warns Harris about Sid Moore’s duplicity and ultimately supports a broadcast that could redefine the network’s public image.

Fuller's longtime producer who appears initially supportive but is revealed to be manipulating outcomes. He signs Harris to a contract and then presses for control, aiming to shape the narrative to his advantage.

Network public relations man who assists in shaping Fuller’s image and later navigates the fallout of the truth being spoken. His role highlights the power of PR in steering public perception.

Alcoholic singer on Fuller's program, connected to Fuller’s personal life. Her relationship with the star underscores the entanglements of fame, addiction, and professional conflicts of interest.

Bandleader who records an artificially sincere sound bite about Fuller, illustrating how the industry curates authenticity for public consumption and how performers navigate exposure.

Harris’s secretary who aids in gathering information and supporting the investigative work, serving as a practical bridge between the reporter and the newsroom machinery.

A member of Fuller’s circle who appears in the network’s orbit; his presence underscores the wider web of relationships behind a public figure’s success.

A public relations figure within the network, contributing to the broader ecosystem of image management and media strategy surrounding Fuller.

A peripheral attendee at the public viewing, representing the spectrum of observers who engage with the Fuller narrative from outside his inner circle.

A background presence in the network environment, assisting with the flow of information during the investigation and broadcast process.

A minor character within the unfolding events, contributing to the social milieu surrounding Fuller and the investigative atmosphere.