- El Pachuco: an allegorical character of the Chicano sub-culture of the same name.
- Henry Reyna: leader of the 38th Street Gang
- Enrique Reyna: Henry's father
- Dolores Reyna: Henry's mother
- Lupe Reyna: Henry's sister
- Rudy Reyna: Henry's brother
- George Shearer: lawyer for Henry and the 38th Street boys
- Alice Bloomfield: reporter and activist for Henry's case, as well as a brief love interest of Henry's
- Della Barrios: 38th Street Gang member and Henry's girlfriend
- The 38th Street Gang: includes Smiley Torres, Joey Castro, Tommy Roberts, Elena Torres, and Bertha Villarreal
- Rafas: leader of the Downey Gang, rival to the 38th Street Gang
- Downey Gang: include Ragman, Hobo, Cholo, Zooter, Guera, Hoba, Blondie, and Little Blue
- Lieutenant Edwards and Sergeant Smith: detectives
- Members of the Press: includes Press (who doubles as the prosecution), Cub Reporter, and Newsboy
- The Court: includes Judge F. W. Charles and Bailiff
- Prison guard
- Military men: include Bosun's Mate, Sailors, Marine, Swabbie, Manchuka, and Shore Patrolman
- Extras: Girls, Pimp, Cholo[1]
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