Drum Beat (1954)

11/10/1954 (US) • 1h 51m

Western

Only the fierce Modocs knew the terrible meaning of each beat of the Drum !

Overview

President Grant orders Indian fighter MacKay to negotiate with the Modocs of northern California and southern Oregon. On the way he must escort Nancy Meek to the home of her aunt and uncle. After Modoc renegade Captain Jack engages in ambush and other atrocities, MacKay must fight him one-on-one with guns, knives and fists.

Top Billed Cast

Alan Ladd

Johnny MacKay

Audrey Dalton

Nancy Meek

Robert Keith

Bill Satterwhite

Rodolfo Acosta

Scarface Charlie

Warner Anderson

Gen. Canby

Elisha Cook Jr.

Blaine Crackel


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

based on true story

oregon, usa

fashion

wild west

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