Made to choose between Johnny Friendly and Terry – caught in an impossible dilemma Immaculately groomed, polished and refined Torn between the loyalty to his boss and the love for his brother Misplaced loyalty leads to his downfall Redemption through sacrificing his life for Terry “Charley the Gent” “Butcher in the camel hair coat” Educated member of Johnny Friendly’s mob – “deep thinker” “Johnny Friendly’s right hand man” Refers to Terry as “kid” and “slugger” – acts as a fatherly figure Constantly warning Terry about the dangers of betraying Johnny A “very brainy guy” who “had a couple of years of college” His clothes contain and define him – Never seen without his coat on Removal of his gloves demonstrates his vulnerability to Johnny Tries to convince himself that Johnny Friendly’s actions are right

KEY QUOTES: “Come on kid, I’ll buy you a drink” “You know how he is… he exaggerates them” Terry: I just thought I should’ve been told

Charley: You’re fifty short, Skins Johnny: We take our cut

Charley: “Why shouldn’t we? If we can get it we’re entitled to it” “You got a real friend here, kid. Don’t forget it” “Charley and Johnny Friendly owned him when he was a fighter, and when they ring the

bell he still goes into action” “It’s an unhealthy relationship” “So they’re walking and smiling, doesn’t mean he’s going to talk” “He doesn’t know which end is up anymore” “You can have it your way, or you can have it his way, you can’t have it both ways” “You do nothing and you say nothing”

Character Profile:

CHARLEY MALLOY