Characters from Rebel Without a Crew: Or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmaker with $7,000 Became a Hollywood Player

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Robert Rodriguez - The author and subject of REBEL WITHOUT A CREW.

Carlos Gallardo - He also wants to be a filmmaker so he's more than happy to help Rodriguez produce his first feature movie.

Elizabeth - Rodriguez' wife who is very supportive and encourages her husband's endeavors.

Robert Newman - The author's agent from ICM, one of the biggest talent agencies in the country.

Peter Marquardt - He befriends Rodriguez while they are roommates at Pharmaco.

Alfonso Arau - A Mexican filmmaker who is married to novelist Laura Esquivel.

Laura Esquivel -...
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