Three Strangers

A calculating social climber who manipulates the others with the dream of money and a chance to win back her husband. She positions herself at the center of the scheme, exploiting hope while concealing true motives. Her plan unravels as loyalties shift and the cost of ambition becomes deadly.

A solicitor whose ambitions collide with his conscience as he tries to leverage the ticket for social advancement. He is suave and anxious in equal measure, masking weakness with charm. His greed leads to dangerous choices and a reckoning when the plan begins to collapse.

An erudite but troubled drinker whose charisma masks a more fragile past. He rides the high of a potential windfall but is haunted by a botched crime and a need to protect his own future. The pressure of fortune strains his relationships and tests his loyalty.

An adoring companion who helps obscure Johnny's past and commits perjury to shield the group. She navigates loyalty and deception, believing love justifies wrong choices. Her actions contribute to the web of lies that seals their fate.

Ringleader of the robberies who manipulates others and tries to hide his culpability. He is calculating and ruthless, with a plan to pin the crime on others when it suits him. His downfall comes as truth surfaces and his control slips away.

A third conspirator who plays a dubious role, torn between self-interest and fear of exposure. He hesitates at crucial moments, adding instability to the plot. His choices help accelerate the tragedy and the eventual exposure of the crimes.

An eccentric widow who trusts in spirits and seizes on market speculation to maintain status. Her conversations with the dead husband reveal vulnerability and vanity. She inadvertently influences Arbutny with her wealth and belief that money buys safety.

Crystal's estranged husband who has moved to Canada and returns, triggering jealousy and a desire for divorce. He becomes entangled in the web of money and lies as he seeks resolution. His presence catalyzes the unraveling of Crystal's schemes.

David's Canadian lover who believes she is pregnant and is drawn into the couple's turmoil. She embodies trust and vulnerability, quickly manipulated by deception. Her faith in David is tested as lies unfold and the truth about Crystal's murder emerges.