"Is anyone really who they seem to be?"
Charade - Characters & Cast
Character Analysis
Regina 'Reggie' Lampert
Audrey Hepburn
Motivation
To survive the killers hunting her, uncover the truth behind her husband's death, and find out if the man she is falling in love with is friend or foe.
Character Arc
Reggie transforms from a naive, unhappy wife relying on her husband to a proactive, courageous protagonist who must outsmart professional killers and solve a complex mystery [1.4].
Peter Joshua / Brian Cruikshank
Cary Grant
Motivation
To recover the stolen government funds and protect Reggie from the ruthless men pursuing her.
Character Arc
He begins as a mysterious stranger, morphs into a suspected thief and murderer through his various aliases (Adam, Alex), and finally reveals himself to be a dedicated government agent and loyal lover.
Hamilton Bartholomew / Carson Dyle
Walter Matthau
Motivation
Utter greed and vengeance; he is determined to steal the $250,000 and eliminate anyone who stands in his way.
Character Arc
He poses as a helpful CIA administrator guiding Reggie, but is ultimately unmasked as Carson Dyle, the vengeful mastermind who survived a WWII ambush and wants the gold entirely for himself.