Accattone - Characters & Cast

Driven initially by sloth and survival, then by a desperate, confused desire to possess Stella's innocence, and finally by a need to escape the agony of existence.

Starts as a callous predator exploiting women. Through his love for Stella, he attempts a failed transformation into a worker, leading to a realization that he is unfit for 'normal' society, culminating in his death which brings his only peace.

To survive and find love, driven by a naive trust in Accattone.

She enters as a pure, naive figure who unknowingly disrupts Accattone's life. She is nearly corrupted by him but her inherent innocence makes her a poor prostitute, indirectly forcing Accattone to confront his own moral bankruptcy.

Loyalty to Accattone despite his abuse.

She begins as Accattone's provider but is discarded and imprisoned. Her removal from the story precipitates Accattone's downfall.

Survival through theft.

Represents the unrepentant criminal life that Accattone is part of. He serves as a foil to Accattone's internal conflict.