The Chase

Laurienti is an ordinary Denver resident who becomes an unwilling getaway driver when Hutchinson forces him at gunpoint. He remains protective of his disabled daughter, displaying calm under pressure despite the danger. His survival and the aftermath tie into the community impact of the crime.

Tammie is a bank teller who struggles with self-doubt and appearance. She plays a pivotal role by activating a silent alarm during the Union office robbery, sparking the police response. By the end, she grows in self-confidence and looks toward a future in college.

Roxanne becomes involved with Hutchinson but only gradually uncovers the truth about his criminal life. Her discovery strains their relationship and introduces tension as Hutchinson’s plans unfold. She embodies the personal risks of being connected to a fugitive.

Peter is Hutchinson’s coworker at the car shop who helps facilitate the escape by repainting the getaway vehicle. He serves as a practical ally in the criminal's scheme, though his involvement remains largely in the background. His actions illustrate how ordinary people become entangled in crime.

Hutchinson is an escaped convict from Texas who uses a sequence of robberies to flee to Brazil. He is calculating and dangerous, capable of violence to achieve his ends. His pursuit ends in a fatal confrontation with the police.

Hammer is a Texan detective who, alongside Wallis, pursues Hutchinson across Denver. She is practical and steadfast, contributing to the methodical enforcement of the law. Her partnership with Wallis demonstrates a professional, no-nonsense approach to pursuit.

Tom is Hutchinson’s coworker who helps alter the vehicle’s appearance, enabling the robber’s getaway. He represents the everyday worker who becomes entangled in crime through proximity and complicity. His role underscores how small choices can influence dangerous outcomes.

Mike Silva is the KCNC-TV helicopter pilot who provides aerial footage of the chase. His cockpit perspective shapes the audience’s sense of scale and urgency, linking media coverage with the pursuit. He becomes a key figure in how the city experiences the crime as it unfolds.

Bob Wallis is a Denver PD detective with a family-oriented side—his son is a fellow officer, and his wife is expecting a child. He plans retirement to spend more time with loved ones, but the pursuit pulls him back into danger. His death during the confrontation becomes a pivotal moment for the story and for his family.

Gloria Whipple struggles with bills and a drug-addicted boyfriend while pregnant. Her struggles highlight the vulnerabilities of everyday people caught in larger forces of crime and chaos. By the end, she reconnects with her father, finding support and resilience during a difficult period.