Henry Fonda - selfish, emotionally remote, distant father, with left-wing beliefs
Jane and Peter's mother - manic depressive who committed suicide when they were young, partly due to Henry's lack of attention and cheating.
Jane - Hollyweird raised left-winger who consorted with America's enemy and even turned over note to enemy when handed to her by American POW in prison camp. Supports Commie enemy.
Peter - sensitive, child of the 60s, raised in dysfunctional Hollyweird family.