Drum Beat

Drum Beat

1954
1h 51m
6.0

6.0/10

32 votes • View on IMDb

"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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Jaguar Productions Ladd Enterprises Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date November 10, 1954
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0046936

Cast

Alan Ladd
Alan Ladd

Johnny MacKay

Audrey Dalton
Audrey Dalton

Nancy Meek

Marisa Pavan
Marisa Pavan

Toby

Robert Keith
Robert Keith

Bill Satterwhite

Rodolfo Acosta
Rodolfo Acosta

Scarface Charlie

Charles Bronson
Charles Bronson

Kintpuash

Warner Anderson
Warner Anderson

Gen. Canby

Elisha Cook Jr.
Elisha Cook Jr.

Blaine Crackel

Anthony Caruso
Anthony Caruso

Manok

Richard Gaines
Richard Gaines

Dr. Thomas

Hayden Rorke
Hayden Rorke

President Ulysses S. Grant

Frank De Kova
Frank De Kova

Modoc Jim

Key Crew

Delmer Daves
Producer
Delmer Daves
Director
Delmer Daves
Screenplay
Alan Ladd
Producer