Union Station

A capable, steadfast police lieutenant who pursues Lorna’s kidnapper with determination. He stays calm under pressure, forms a wary alliance with Joyce, and sustains a wound as the case unfolds. His sense of duty drives the action from the platform to the tunnel.

A concerned employer’s associate who recognizes the kidnapper’s clothing and helps guide the police. She uses sharp observation, helps identify suspects, and develops a mutual attraction with Bill. She remains brave and resourceful throughout the tense ransom exchange.

A senior detective who pushes the investigation forward and makes morally fraught choices to force a confession. He embodies the film’s tension between upholding the law and taking drastic action. His leadership is instrumental in guiding the chase through the station’s labyrinth.

The blind daughter of Henry Murchison, whose kidnapping motivates the pressure to resolve the case quickly. Her presence as the victim raises the stakes and emphasizes the human cost of crime. Her vulnerability contrasts with the police force’s resolve.

The gang’s leader, a calculating kidnapper who uses the station’s environment to evade capture. He orchestrates the ransom swap and flees through the station until the final confrontation. He embodies the criminal threat in a crowded, public space.

Beacom’s girlfriend involved in the scheme and a key witness who later reveals crucial information. She is fatally wounded during the pursuit, underscoring the film’s high human cost. Her presence connects personal loyalty to the criminal operation.

One of the kidnappers who tries to shake off the law but is killed after a chase through the station. His escape attempt and fatal accident heighten the peril surrounding the exchange. He’s a peripheral but critical figure in accelerating events.

A second kidnapper who is arrested after the police gain leverage. He withholds information until pressured, and then reveals where Lorna is being held. His reluctance to talk drives the investigators to push for answers.