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* AdaptationalUgliness: This film's Francis is badly balding, has pale skin and an unearthly stare, and his facial scarring is very noticeable. In the novel, surgery has removed all but the faintest of scarring, he has the physique of a competitive bodybuilder, and is noted by female coworkers to be rather handsome.
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* AdaptationalUgliness: This film's Francis is badly balding, has eerily pale skin and an unearthly stare, skin, and his facial scarring is very noticeable. In the novel, surgery has removed all but the faintest of scarring, he has the physique of a competitive bodybuilder, and is noted by female coworkers to be rather handsome.handsome with luscious hair and smooth skin.
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* TranquilFury: When he thinks that Reba is cheating on him, he becomes a silent, Jason-esque spree killer.
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* TranquilFury: When he thinks that Reba is cheating on him, he becomes a silent, Jason-esque [[Franchise/FridayThe13th Jason Voorhees]]-esque spree killer.
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* FreudianExcuse: Though it is not delved into as much as the novel or other adaptations, Will Graham states he is a victim of child abuse.
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* AdaptationalJerkass: While his cannibalism is excised from this adaptation, he also lacks the AffablyEvil and NobleDemon traits of his other counterparts, instead being depicted as arrogant and condescending towards Graham and others around him.
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* BadassMustache: Big, bushy, and grey.
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* AdaptationalJerkass: Downplayed. While the book version of Lounds [[FreudianExcuse was a legitimately competent journalist who only turned to the tabloids out of a stalling career]] and had a MoralityPet in the form of his girlfriend, this Lounds is far younger and lacks both of these qualities. However, he is also far less openly sleazy and more charismatic than the book version of Lounds, who was a complete asshole. All in all, the two are different kinds of {{Jerkass}}es.
* AdaptationPersonalityChange: In the book Lounds is depicted as being rather open about being an unethical {{Slimeball}} and only turned to writing for tabloids because the lack of respect from his fellow journalists had stalled his career, while this Lounds is more of a fast talker and a young up-and-comer who does his best to look like an IntrepidReporter rather than glorified Papparazzi.
* AdaptationPersonalityChange: In the book Lounds is depicted as being rather open about being an unethical {{Slimeball}} and only turned to writing for tabloids because the lack of respect from his fellow journalists had stalled his career, while this Lounds is more of a fast talker and a young up-and-comer who does his best to look like an IntrepidReporter rather than glorified Papparazzi.
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* AdaptationPersonalityChange: In thebook book, Lounds is depicted as being rather pretty open about being an unethical {{Slimeball}} and only turned to writing for tabloids because the lack of respect from his fellow journalists he was a has-been whose career as a journalist had stalled his career, stalled, while this Lounds is more of a fast talker and a young up-and-comer who does his best to look like an IntrepidReporter rather than glorified Papparazzi.paparazzi.
* AdaptationPersonalityChange: In the
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* NotSoDifferent: NotSoDifferentRemark: Lektor tells this to Graham, based on his ability to connect with murderers’ mentality to reconstruct their crimes and his AntiHero tendencies. Obviously he’s talking out of his ass, but it shakes Will up nonetheless.
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* EvilSoundsDeep: He speaks with a deep, intimidating voice.
* AssholeVictim: [[spoiler:Deconstructed. Lounds is definitely an asshole, but it's made abundantly clear he didn't deserve what he got.]]
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* {{Jerkass}}: While not as much of an open dick as the book version of Lounds, he’s still an unethical, smug dick who repeatedly harasses Graham for the sake of getting himself some glory; in the BackStory, ''he snuck into Graham's hospital room to take pictures of his injuries''.
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* {{Jerkass}}: While not as much of an open dick as the book version of Lounds, he’s still an unethical, smug dick weasel who repeatedly harasses Graham for the sake of getting himself some glory; in the BackStory, ''he snuck into Graham's hospital room to take pictures of his injuries''.
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* EstablishingCharacterMoment: He's not seen in the film til halfway though, but the first time he's seen he's ''terrifying''.
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* SmallRoleBigImpact: Lecktor appears in two scenes, but his presence hangs like a pall over the film.
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* {{Jerkass}}: While not as much of an open dick as the book version of Lounds, he’s still an unethical, smug dick who repeatedly harasses Graham for the sake of getting himself some glory.glory; in the BackStory, ''he snuck into Graham's hospital room to take pictures of his injuries''.
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-->'''Lounds:''' ''(snapping pics of Graham having fled the asylum)'' Gotcha.
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* AdaptationalJerkass: While the book version of Lounds [[FreudianExcuse was a legitimately competent journalist who only turned to the tabloids out of a stalling career]] and had a MoralityPet in the form of his girlfriend, this Lounds is far younger and lacks both of these qualities. However, he is also far less openly sleazy than the book version of Lounds.
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* AdaptationalJerkass: Downplayed. While the book version of Lounds [[FreudianExcuse was a legitimately competent journalist who only turned to the tabloids out of a stalling career]] and had a MoralityPet in the form of his girlfriend, this Lounds is far younger and lacks both of these qualities. However, he is also far less openly sleazy and more charismatic than the book version of Lounds.Lounds, who was a complete asshole. All in all, the two are different kinds of {{Jerkass}}es.
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* AdaptationPersonalityChange: In the book Lounds is depicted as being rather open about being an unethical {{Slimeball}} and only turned to writing for tabloids because the lack of respect from his fellow journalists had stalled his career, while this Lounds is more of a fast talker and a young up-and-comer who does his best to look like an IntrepidReporter rather than glorified {{Papparazzi}}.
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* AdaptationalBadass: Unlike in ''Red Dragon'', in this film he performs a brutal LastStand with the police and he [[OneManArmy looks outright implacable]] until Graham empties his revolver (loaded with [[DepletedPhlebotinumShells Glazer rounds]]) into him.
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* AdaptationPersonalityChange: In the book Lounds is depicted as being rather open about being an unethical {{Slimeball}} and only turned to writing for tabloids because the lack of respect from his fellow journalists had stalled his career, while this Lounds is more of a fast talker and a young up-and-comer who does his best to look like an IntrepidReporter rather than glorified {{Papparazzi}}.
* AlasPoorVillain: [[spoiler:Lounds is an unapologetically sleazy and unethical ImmoralJournalist, but it is impossible not to feel bad for him when the Tooth Fairy tortures and murders him.]]
* GoryDiscretionShot[=/=]NothingIsScarier: [[spoiler:His torture and mutilation at the hands of the Tooth Fairy isn’t seen, though his screams of pain are heard.]]
* ImmoralJournalist: He has no ethics or scruples whatsoever.
* {{Jerkass}}: While not as much of an open dick as the book version of Lounds, he’s still an unethical, smug dick who repeatedly harasses Graham for the sake of getting himself some glory.
* AdaptationPersonalityChange: In the book Lounds is depicted as being rather open about being an unethical {{Slimeball}} and only turned to writing for tabloids because the lack of respect from his fellow journalists had stalled his career, while this Lounds is more of a fast talker and a young up-and-comer who does his best to look like an IntrepidReporter rather than glorified {{Papparazzi}}.
* AlasPoorVillain: [[spoiler:Lounds is an unapologetically sleazy and unethical ImmoralJournalist, but it is impossible not to feel bad for him when the Tooth Fairy tortures and murders him.]]
* GoryDiscretionShot[=/=]NothingIsScarier: [[spoiler:His torture and mutilation at the hands of the Tooth Fairy isn’t seen, though his screams of pain are heard.]]
* ImmoralJournalist: He has no ethics or scruples whatsoever.
* {{Jerkass}}: While not as much of an open dick as the book version of Lounds, he’s still an unethical, smug dick who repeatedly harasses Graham for the sake of getting himself some glory.
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!!Will Graham
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->'''Played By:''' Creator/WilliamPetersen
* AntiHero: Petersen's Graham is much more in conflict with his own inner darkness and almost seconds away from snapping than Norton's Graham.
* BerserkButton: Graham doesn't like it when people bring up his past experience with Lecktor.
* FBIAgent: One of the FBI's foremost profilers.
* ColorMotif: Blue.
* CowboyCop: Subtle, but he counts. The best at his profession but a risk? Check. Assaults a reporter? Check. Charges through Dollarhyde's kitchen window with no backup? Check.
* EarnYourHappyEnding
* KnightInSourArmor
* NotSoDifferent: His deepest fear in regards to the killers he hunts.
* LockedIntoStrangeness: Graham's hair has some gray tinges, due to his experience with Lecktor.
* PrecisionFStrike: "Keep the '''fuck''' away from me!"
* ShirtlessScene: Petersen gets a few.
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[[folder:Hannibal Lecktor]]
!!Dr. Hannibal Lecktor
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->'''Played By:''' Creator/BrianCox
* AdaptationalNiceGuy: Not by much, since he's still [[TheSociopath Hannibal Lecter]], but there's no indication this version is a cannibal.
* AdaptationNameChange[=/=]SpellMyNameWithAnS "Le'''''ck'''''tor" instead of "Lecter"
* CompositeCharacter: His backstory is an amalgamation of his own as well as another serial killer Graham killed, Garrett Jacob Hobbs.
* FauxAffablyEvil: He's a total {{Jerkass}} no matter how friendly he likes to make himself out to be.
* ItAmusedMe: Pitted Graham and Dollarhyde against each other just for fun.
* ManipulativeBastard: Much like Hopkins' Lecter, he is quite capable of toying with the lives of others from inside his prison cell.
* NotSoDifferent: Lektor tells this to Graham, based on his ability to connect with murderers’ mentality to reconstruct their crimes and his AntiHero tendencies. Obviously he’s talking out of his ass, but it shakes Will up nonetheless.
-->'''Lecktor:''' You want the scent? ''Smell yourself.''
* SerialKiller: Murdered college girls before his arrest.
* SmugSnake: In contrast to both his literary counterpart and the version played by Creator/AnthonyHopkins, this version is less successful in endeavors and his arrogance feels less earned as a result.
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[[folder:Francis Dollarhyde]]
!!Francis Dollarhyde
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->'''Played By:''' Tom Noonan
* AGodAmI: "You owe me awe!"
* AdaptationNameChange: Traditionally his last name is spelled with one "l" rather than two.
* AlasPoorVillain: It's hard not to feel some sympathy for him, despite his actions.
* BaldOfEvil: A bald pate.
* BerserkButton: Will Graham used Freddy Lounds to push several of them...
* BigBad: Catching him is the main focus of ''Manhunter''.
* BlindAndTheBeast: With Reba, naturally.
* CoolShades[=/=]SinisterShades: When working in his photo lab.
* ColorMotif: Green.
* CreepySouvenir: The photos and recordings that he takes of his victims certainly count.
* DissonantSerenity: Remains icily detached during the shootout, barely reacts to being shot.
* EeriePaleSkinnedBrunette: Well, technically he's blonde but he still counts.
* EvilIsBigger: Is 6'7'', over 200 pounds and very, very physically strong.
* EvilIsHammy: In his debut scene, although only there in this version as he later goes more towards DissonantSerenity and TranquilFury.
* FreudianExcuse: Though it is not delved into as much as the novel or other adaptations, Will Graham states he is a victim of child abuse.
* GeniusBruiser: Eluded authorities long enough to cause Crawford to bring back Will Graham, and thoroughly prepares before each murder.
* HeelFaceDoorSlam: He was in the midst of a HeelFaceTurn until a psychotic delusion convinced him Reba was cheating on him.
* IJustWantToBeLoved: Believes that if he simulates being loved enough times (by killing whole families and arranging them to look like they're admiring him), then he will become someone who is wanted and loved.
* KillItWithFire: How he opts to dispose of Lounds.
* MurderTheHypotenuse: Kills Dandridge after seeing him with Reba.
* NoKillLikeOverkill: Is shot seven times (six in the Director's Cut) before finally dying.
* SerialKiller: Kills entire families.
* SoftSpokenSadist: In comparison to other portrayals of the character.
* SplitPersonality: "Francis is gone. Francis is gone forever."
* SympatheticMurderer: His backstory is less detailed in this version, but even Graham is saddened that an innocent child has been shaped into such a deranged maniac.
* TranquilFury: When he thinks that Reba is cheating on him, he becomes a silent, Jason-esque spree killer.
* TragicMonster: So utterly broken and deranged that it's hard not to pity him.
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!!Jack Crawford
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->'''Played By:''' Dennis Farina
* ActuallyPrettyFunny: Can't help but snicker when Will says that Dollarhyde has had sexual relations with his mother during the "interview" with Lounds.
* BadassMustache: Big, bushy, and grey.
* BatmanGambit: Hopes that having Graham slander the killer in the paper will provoke him into attacking Graham, who they have under surveillance.
* FBIAgent: Graham's superior.
* ManipulativeBastard: Somewhat, he's called out on it early on by Will, but he admits he'd do it again.
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!!Freddy Lounds
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* AdaptationalAttractiveness: Stephen Lang is many things--but he is ''not'' "lumpy and ugly and small. He had buck teeth and his rat eyes had the sheen of spit on asphalt."
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