Ralph Nelson had already directed a number of films on the issue of racial tensions - LILIES OF THE FIELD, A HERO AIN'T NOTHIN' BUT A SANDWICH readily jump to mind - when he took on this project, TICK... TICK... TICK...
It opens well enough, giving one no option but to sympathize with outgoing sheriff George Kennedy and incoming black replacement Jim Brown, each facing a very different set of problems and social thorns pertaining to their duties.
The script runs emotionally over the top at times, and almost plods at other times, but the irritating musical score is there from beginning to end. Photography is strictly B standard.
I doubt I will give it a second watch. 6/10.
It opens well enough, giving one no option but to sympathize with outgoing sheriff George Kennedy and incoming black replacement Jim Brown, each facing a very different set of problems and social thorns pertaining to their duties.
The script runs emotionally over the top at times, and almost plods at other times, but the irritating musical score is there from beginning to end. Photography is strictly B standard.
I doubt I will give it a second watch. 6/10.