The Silent Partner

Miles Cullen is a bank teller who quietly amasses cash from his own transactions, choosing to hide the money instead of turning it over. A cautious, methodical man, he calculates risks and avoids confrontation. His private scheme creates a dangerous cat-and-mouse dynamic when Reikle enters the picture. Despite his calm exterior, Miles' actions reveal a willingness to bend the truth for personal gain.

A menacing mall Santa with a dangerous obsession over the stolen money. He stalks Miles, escalating threats and violence to recover the cash. His calculated cruelty tests Miles's resolve and drives the thriller's tension. Reikle's presence exposes the brutal costs of greed.

Miles's bank colleague who has been having an affair with the bank's married manager, Charles Packard. She becomes entangled in Miles's schemes and grows suspicious as events unfold. Her perspective adds a human counterpoint to Miles's actions and heightens the moral complexity of the story. Julie's choices influence the tightening tension around the bank and its secrets.

Elaine is a nurse who cared for Miles's father and later becomes entangled with Miles despite working with Reikle. She falls in love with Miles, complicating loyalties and alliances. Reikle decapitates her in a dramatic confrontation, a brutal turning point that deepens the film's dark mood. Miles disposes of her body in the foundation of the bank's new building, underscoring the film's grim consequences.

The bank manager who is married and having an affair with Julie Carver. His position within the bank makes the criminal scheme feel intimate and risky, as personal and professional loyalties collide. Packard's presence intensifies the web of secrecy surrounding the robbery and aftermath. His actions and relationships help drive the narrative toward its unsettling climax.