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Manhunt Characters: James Earl Cash, the Director and the Hunters
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The main character of Manhunt is James Earl Cash, a death row inmate voiced by Stephen Wilfong. His enemy is Lionel Starkweather, "the Director", voiced by Brian Cox, who forces Cash to star in his snuff films. Cash fights through a series of gangs of "Hunters" before a journalist helps him turn the tables.
Character Profiles
James Earl Cash
Protagonist
Voiced by Stephen Wilfong
Full profile →Lionel Starkweather
The Director
Voiced by Brian Cox
Profile below ↓Piggsy
Final boss
Voiced by Hunter Platin
Profile below ↓
Main Characters and Voice Actors
| Character | Who they are | Voice actor |
|---|---|---|
James Earl Cash | Protagonist, a death row inmate | Stephen Wilfong |
Lionel Starkweather | "The Director", former film producer running a snuff film ring | Brian Cox |
The Journalist | Carcer City reporter investigating Starkweather | Kate Miller |
Ramirez | Starkweather's right-hand man, leader of the Wardogs | Chris McKinney |
Piggsy | Killer kept chained in Starkweather's mansion | Hunter Platin |
Gary Schaffer | Corrupt Carcer City police chief | Not credited |
Cast and roles follow the game's official credits.
The Hunters: Every Gang in Order
| Gang | Who they are |
|---|---|
The Hoods | Criminals and corrupt police in a run-down neighbourhood |
The Skinz | White power skinhead gang |
The Wardogs | Sadistic paramilitary group |
The Innocentz | Outlaw gang |
The Smileys | Escaped inmates |
Police and SWAT | Sent after Cash by Starkweather |
Cerberus | Starkweather's private security |
Who Is the Director in Manhunt?
Lionel Starkweather, a former film producer who now makes snuff films. He arranges for Cash's execution to be faked and guides him through an earpiece, promising freedom if Cash kills the Hunters in areas filmed by CCTV. The whole story is on our Manhunt story page.
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The Manhunt cheat codes, the game page, and the sequel on our Manhunt 2 characters page.
Lionel Starkweather: The Director of Manhunt
Lionel Starkweather, known as the Director, is the main antagonist of Manhunt (2003). A disgraced former film director who now makes snuff films, he fakes James Earl Cash's execution and directs him through an earpiece and CCTV cameras. Cash kills him in the final scene. Brian Cox voices him.
Also known asThe Director
Voiced byBrian Cox
MercenariesThe Cerberus
Dies inDeliverance
Who Is Starkweather?
Once a successful director whose career collapsed, Starkweather uses his wealth to make snuff films. He controls Carcer City's corrupt police chief, Gary Schaffer, and employs private mercenaries called the Cerberus. His name likely comes from the spree killer Charles Starkweather. His film career is placed either in Los Santos or in Vinewood.
Starkweather's Plan
| Moment | What happens |
|---|---|
Born Again | He speaks to Cash through the earpiece from the first scene |
Cash's family | He has Cash's family killed |
Kill the Rabbit | He tries to have Cash killed to end the film |
After Cash's escape | He turns the police on Cash and the journalist |
Deliverance | Cash reaches his office at the estate |
How Does Starkweather Die?
Cash kills Starkweather with Piggsy's chainsaw in Deliverance, the last scene. Starkweather begs for his life first. The journalist's evidence then exposes the ring and the police corruption. More on James Earl Cash and Piggsy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who voices Starkweather in Manhunt?
Brian Cox.
Who is the Director in Manhunt?
Lionel Starkweather.
How does Starkweather die?
Cash kills him with Piggsy's chainsaw in Deliverance.
Is Starkweather in GTA?
Only through an Easter egg: a Starkweather's Estate blueprint in GTA San Andreas.
Which scene is the final boss of Manhunt?
Deliverance: Piggsy, then Starkweather.
Piggsy: The Chainsaw Boss of Manhunt
Piggsy is the pig-masked, chainsaw-wielding man kept chained in the attic of Lionel Starkweather's estate in Manhunt (2003). A former actor in Starkweather's snuff films who lost his sanity, he is the boss of the final scene. His real name is never given. Hunter Platin voices him.
Voiced byHunter Platin
WeaponChainsaw
Kept inStarkweather's attic
Final sceneDeliverance
Piggsy's Role
Piggsy breaks free and rampages through Starkweather's estate, which lets Cash escape the Cerberus. Starkweather then orders his mercenaries to kill both of them.
How Do You Beat Piggsy?
In Deliverance, Cash starts unarmed: stab Piggsy with the objects you find, such as wooden spikes and glass shards, until he runs off, then lure him onto a grate that gives way. Cash ends up with his chainsaw. The exact finish is not detailed here. More on James Earl Cash.
Is Piggsy in GTA?
Only as an Easter egg: a Piggsy action figure in Zero's RC Shop in GTA San Andreas. On PC, the code PIGGSUIT unlocks his skin in Manhunt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Piggsy in Manhunt?
A former actor in Starkweather's snuff films, kept chained in his attic, and the final boss.
How do you kill Piggsy?
Stab him with the spikes and shards until he flees, then lure him onto the grate.
Who voices Piggsy?
Hunter Platin.
Is Piggsy in GTA?
Only as an Easter egg: an action figure in GTA San Andreas.
What is the Piggsy cheat in Manhunt?
PIGGSUIT, on PC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the main character in Manhunt?
James Earl Cash, a death row inmate voiced by Stephen Wilfong.
Who is the Director in Manhunt?
Lionel Starkweather, a former film producer voiced by Brian Cox.
Who voices Starkweather in Manhunt?
Brian Cox.
Who is Piggsy in Manhunt?
A killer kept chained in Starkweather's mansion, whom Cash kills in the final scene.
What gangs are in Manhunt?
The Hoods, the Skinz, the Wardogs, the Innocentz and the Smileys, then the police and Starkweather's Cerberus unit.
Where is Manhunt set?
In Carcer City, in the same universe as Grand Theft Auto.