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If Lisbeth Salander can hurt a bastard who deserves it by digging up stuff about him, she feels good. See them in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
A powerful mob boss, Vito Corleone is always making offers people can't refuse. See them in The Godfather.
Meticulous Arthur is always prepared, but he may not be ready to be the point man in the criminal world of dream sharing. See them in Inception.
Though seemingly caring and calm, this motel owner has a mysterious streak of intensity. See them in Psycho.
Charming and enigmatic, Amy Dunne takes her love for puzzles to a cunning new level. See them in Gone Girl.
Stuck on a lifeboat with zoo animals without food and fresh water, Pi Patel uses his intelligence to face the greatest test of all: survival. See them in Life of Pi.
A brilliant "extractor," Dom Cobb has spent the past few years running from the authorities and his inner demons. See them in Inception.
Holden Caulfield is convinced that the whole adult world is full of phonies. See them in The Catcher in the Rye.
Saul Goodman can get just about any lying crook off the hook in court. Well, as long as he can make a buck out of it. See them in Breaking Bad.
Just because Dracula wants to suck your blood doesn't mean he's not a gentleman. See them in Dracula.
The Little Prince is a childlike wonder personified in a tiny package. See them in The Little Prince.