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John Little is the white sheriff incumbent leaving office after losing the election to Jimmy Price. Initially he offers little assistance, but his conscience changes when racial violence and vigilante threats escalate. He becomes Jimmy Price's new deputy and stands beside him against the mob, helping form the town barricade. Bengy Springer (played by Don Stroud) appears in … tick… tick… tick….
Bengy Springer is John Little's former deputy. During the town's worsening racial and legal crisis, he attacks and beats Jimmy Price's deputy, Bradford Wilkes. His violence contributes to the atmosphere of intimidation surrounding the arrests and the growing conflict between the sheriff's side and the vigilante forces.
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Characters
John Little
(played by George Kennedy) — supporting
John Little is the white sheriff incumbent leaving office after losing the election to Jimmy Price. Initially he offers little assistance, but his conscience changes when racial violence and vigilante...
Bengy Springer
(played by Don Stroud) — supporting
Bengy Springer is John Little's former deputy. During the town's worsening racial and legal crisis, he attacks and beats Jimmy Price's deputy, Bradford Wilkes. His violence contributes to the atmosphe...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
John Little → Bengy Springer
(Professional Former Deputy)
The plot identifies Bengy Springer as John Little's former deputy.
Story Analysis
A newly elected sheriff and a reluctant former lawman confront racial tension, political obstruction, and an armed local mob.
Plot Progression
An Unsettled Election
Justice Under Pressure
A Town Turns Hostile
A Reluctant Alliance
The Street Barricade
Directed by Ralph Nelson
… tick… tick… tick… (1970) · 6.7/10 · action, drama
