The Untouchables - Characters & Cast

To protect his family and restore order to a lawless city. He is driven by a black-and-white sense of right and wrong that is tested by reality.

Starts as a naive, by-the-book bureaucrat who believes the law is enough. Through tragedy and mentorship, he hardens into a ruthless warrior willing to break the rules to enforce them. He ends the film morally compromised but successful.

To strike one final, meaningful blow against the corruption he has hated for years but felt powerless to stop.

A cynical, beat-down street cop who finds a last chance at redemption. He steps out of the shadows to teach Ness how to survive, ultimately sacrificing his life to ensure the mission succeeds.

Absolute power and the maintenance of his public image. He views his criminal empire as a legitimate business and himself as a public servant.

He begins as the untouchable king of Chicago, reveling in his media celebrity. As his empire crumbles, he descends into rage and desperation, finally reduced to a common criminal fighting a tax evasion charge.

To prove his worth as an American lawman and distance himself from the stereotype of the Italian criminal.

Initially dismissed due to his Italian heritage, he proves his loyalty and skill. He transforms from an academy recruit into a hardened enforcer, eventually catching the symbolic 'baby' (innocence) during the shootout.