Let the Bullets Fly - Characters & Cast

To bring "Fairness, fairness, and goddamn fairness" to the people and to stand tall while doing it.

A former military pistol instructor turned bandit who seeks to impose justice on a lawless town. He remains steadfast in his principles throughout, refusing to compromise with Huang. Although he wins the battle, he loses his "family" to the allure of the city, ending the film as a lonely warrior.

To maintain his stranglehold on power and wealth (opium trade).

The ruler of Goose Town who controls the wealth and people through fear and surrogates. He underestimates Zhang's resolve. His downfall comes when his illusions of invincibility are shattered by Zhang's tactical use of the body double.

Survival and profit; he is willing to kneel to anyone who pays.

The real governor who pretends to be a counselor to survive. He constantly switches sides, trying to profit from the conflict between Zhang and Huang. He represents the pragmatic, often corrupt, middle class. His death reveals he had even more secrets he never shared.

Loyalty to his father figure (Zhang) and absolute honesty.

Zhang's youngest and most loyal follower. He is too honest for the corrupt world of Goose Town. He falls into a psychological trap set by Huang's lackey, sacrificing his life to prove a minor point of truth, galvanizing Zhang's resolve.