character types

detective/private eye
the protagonist of a film noir is usually a flawed former or current lawman, they often have very distinguishing character traits. stereotypically they are hard boiled and have an uncertain history that is revealed throughout the film and usually contributes to the plot in some capacity. they usually play the role of literal dead men. more often than not they have a problem with authority that halts there progress. they are also portrayed as heavy smokers or drinkers more often than not. this character often is reluctant to answer the call of adventure. the character is usually middle aged.
how i will use this character
this character will play the largest part in my film, i will have him following the villain throughout the piece, always one step behind due to his flaws from the past which i will reveal throughout the film, this character will have ties to both the ditsy dame and the femme fatale and this will play a large role in the plot. i am going to make the character older and rugged, hardened to life and having a problem with morality and taking up the call to adventure, also having a poor reaction to the equilibrium.

femme fatale
the femme fatale usually is the antagonist or contributes to the antagonist in some way. they are portrayed as sexy seductress types who can make men ad hear to them, often coming into conflict with the detective in this way. they are commonly shown as being incapable of looking after themselves initially only to reveal a malicious, sometimes murderous character trait later in the plot.
the femme fatale can often be the anti hero of the piece though, starting off the bad guy and then coming around in terms of morality but still maintaining there solo disposition. this character breaks the stereotype of women in film and gives them a strong female character. they often have traits of jealousy towards others.
how i will use this character
i am going to have this character as my solo antagonist, they are performing the crime against the ditsy dame character, the motive of this crime is jealousy and to gain control of the protagonist in some capacity.

ditsy dame
the ditsy dame character or damsel in distress, takes the princess role amongst the character archetypes, they are usually the prize of the protagonist or person they are tasked with helping in the film. the character is usually portrayed as being pretty but unaware of this, they are inept and seemingly incapable of looking after themselves, but have a strong sense of morality. they can either play major or minor parts in the film and have ties to the protagonist or antagonist, they are not often stand alone characters. they are usually the victim in some capacity.
how i will use this character
i am thinking of using this character as the victim of my villain; the femme fatale, i am going to have this as a small part but integral to the plot, the death or capture of this character will be my heroes call to action and she will have ties to him.

there are many other characters such as the corrupt cop, but these are the 3 main characters i am going to focus on.