Guide Mentor

Character Role Analysis

Henry Gondorff

Henry is just the kind of guy Johnny Hooker needs in his life. Johnny is a rough and tumble, lone-wolf sort of guy. But Henry comes from a generation of conmen who are extremely professional, well organized, and chummy.

Johnny comes to Henry looking to learn how to play "The Big Con," which is a type of scheme that's designed to put a grifter on easy street for a long time. And Henry teaches him the scheme…along with some valuable lessons about trust and friendship. Aww, shucks.