Tod — The Spikes Gang Character Profile

About Tod

One of the three youths who attempt a bank robbery in Texas. He joins Spikes' gang, is fatally shot in the back during the final robbery, and becomes the reason Wil leaves to deliver his final letter.

Character Facts

Played by

Charles Martin Smith

Appears in

The Spikes Gang (1974)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Tod — Narrative Mentor — Harry Spikes (Lee Marvin)

  Initial savior and later criminal recruiter who guides the boys' early journey.

• Tod — Alliance Teammate — Will (Gary Grimes)

  Loyal companions who share a bond forged through shared hardship and adventure.

• Tod — Alliance Teammate — Les (Ron Howard)

  Loyal companions who share a bond forged through shared hardship and adventure.

• Tod — Conflict Rejected Aspirant — Kid White (Arthur Hunnicutt)

  An eager outsider rejected by the gang leader, resulting in a deadly gunfight.

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• Harry Spikes (Lee Marvin)
• Will (Gary Grimes)
• Les (Ron Howard)
• Basset (Noah Beery Jr.)
• Kid White (Arthur Hunnicutt)
• Cowboy (Don Fellows)
• Billy (Elliott Sullivan)
• Abel Young (Marc Smith)