Ellis Montgomery
CharacterEllis Montgomery is an original character created for the live-action Cowboy Bebop on Netflix. Never seen on screen, he is the father of Katerina and the man whose bounty on his own daughter sets one of Faye Valentine's jobs in motion.
Appearance
Montgomery never actually appears in frame. The adaptation keeps him entirely off screen, so no visual portrayal of the character exists.
Personality
What little the story reveals comes through one cold decision: he is willing to put a price on his own daughter's head. Beyond that ruthless act, the adaptation leaves his temperament unexplored.
History
Montgomery is written as an original addition to the Netflix version, absent from the anime. His role is to place a sizable bounty on his daughter Katerina. Faye Valentine takes a run at collecting that reward but ultimately comes up empty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ellis Montgomery in Cowboy Bebop?
Ellis Montgomery is an original character created for Netflix's live-action Cowboy Bebop. He is the father of Katerina, and his decision to place a bounty on his own daughter sets one of Faye Valentine's jobs in motion.
Why does Ellis Montgomery put a bounty on his daughter Katerina?
The story never explains Ellis Montgomery's reasoning in detail. It reveals only that he is willing to put a price on his own daughter's head, a cold decision that drives the plot of the episode Cowboy Gospel.
Does Ellis Montgomery ever appear on screen in Cowboy Bebop?
No, Ellis Montgomery never actually appears in frame. The Netflix adaptation keeps him entirely off screen, so no visual portrayal of the character exists.
What happens when Faye Valentine goes after the bounty on Katerina?
Faye Valentine takes a run at collecting the bounty Ellis Montgomery placed on Katerina, but the plan collapses when Spike Spiegel intervenes and Katerina escapes with her husband Asimov. Faye ultimately comes up empty.
Is Ellis Montgomery part of the original Cowboy Bebop anime?
No, Ellis Montgomery is written as an original addition to the Netflix live-action version of Cowboy Bebop and does not appear in the original anime.
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