Character Relationship Map: The Raid

Characters

• Maj. Neal Benton (played by Van Heflin) — protagonist

  Confederate raid leader who goes undercover as a Canadian businessman in St. Albans. He hosts a war widow, shoots a drunken raider to maintain cover, and leads the armed bank robbery and town hall bur...

• Katy Bishop (played by Anne Bancroft) — protagonist

  Attractive young war widow in St. Albans who boards Major Benton. She and her son shower him with gratitude after he eliminates a disruptive raider at a church service, unaware of his true identity.

• Capt. Lionel Foster (played by Richard Boone) — supporting
• Lt. Keating (played by Lee Marvin) — supporting
• Larry Bishop (played by Tommy Rettig) — supporting

  Friendly son of the war widow who hosts Major Benton. He interacts with the undercover Confederate officer during the preparation for the raid.

• Larry's Friend (uncredited) (played by Lee Aaker) — minor
• Capt. Frank Dwyer (played by Peter Graves) — supporting
• Rev. Douglas (played by Douglas Spencer) — supporting
• Col. Tucker (played by Paul Cavanagh) — supporting
• Josiah Anderson (played by Will Wright) — supporting
• Lt. Robinson (played by James Best) — supporting

Key Relationships

• Larry's Friend (uncredited) → Larry Bishop (friend)
• Maj. Neal Benton → Rev. Douglas (Social Town Figure)
• Maj. Neal Benton → Josiah Anderson (Alliance Raider)
• Maj. Neal Benton → Lt. Robinson (Alliance Raider)
• Maj. Neal Benton → Col. Tucker (Professional Superior Officer)
• Maj. Neal Benton → Capt. Frank Dwyer (Alliance Raider)
• Maj. Neal Benton → Lt. Keating (Alliance Raider)
• Maj. Neal Benton → Capt. Lionel Foster (Professional Commander)
• Maj. Neal Benton → Larry Bishop (Social Friend)
• Maj. Neal Benton → Katy Bishop (Romantic Interest)

Story Analysis

A Confederate spy operation infiltrates a Vermont town to steal funds and disrupt Union forces during the Civil War.

Plot Progression

1. Escape and Infiltration
2. Deception and Tension
3. The St. Albans Raid
4. Flight and Escape