Gunga Din
Gunga DinBen Hecht, Charles MacArthur, Fred Guiol, Joel SayreRKO Classic Screenplays, book 1
Characters in Gunga Din
6 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Gunga Din
A humble and loyal native water-bearer (bhisti) who dreams of becoming a soldier in the British Army and ultimately proves his extraordinary bravery.
Archibald Cutter
A cheeky, treasure-hunting British Army sergeant who is always looking for adventure and gold.
Thomas Ballantine
A dashing British sergeant who plans to leave the army to marry and run a tea shop, much to the dismay of his comrades.
Mac MacChesney
A tough, brawling senior British sergeant who is fiercely loyal to his friends and his beloved elephant, Annie.
Antagonists
The Guru
The fanatical and ruthless leader of the resurgent Thuggee murder cult who seeks to drive the British out of India.
Supporting characters
Emaline Stebbins
The lovely fiancée of Sergeant Ballantine, whose plans for a quiet domestic life clash with the military adventures of the trio.