Snatch - Characters & Cast

Primarily motivated by survival and a desire to maintain his small business without being fed to the pigs.

Turkish begins as a small-time hustler trying to survive under Brick Top. He spends the film in a state of constant anxiety, serving as the audience's grounded observer in an insane world, eventually winning by mere luck.

Deep-seated loyalty to his family and community, seeking revenge for the murder of his mother.

Mickey appears to be an easy-to-manipulate "pikey," but is revealed to be the smartest player in the game. He manipulates the gangsters' expectations to avenge his mother and secure a future for his clan.

Absolute control and dominance over the London gambling scene and the people within it.

He starts as an untouchable, terrifying force of nature. His arc is one of overconfidence leading to ruin, as he underestimates the "sub-culture" he attempts to exploit.

Retrieving the stolen diamond at any cost to protect his business interests.

An American gangster who finds himself completely alienated by London. His arc is a comedic downward spiral of frustration as he fails to navigate the local chaos.

Professional duty and maintaining his fearsome reputation.

A legendary "hardman" who serves as an immovable object. His arc ends abruptly due to random chance (Avi's accidental shooting), underscoring the film's theme that reputation doesn't protect against bad luck.