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Drum Beat (1954)

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

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Delmer Daves
  • Profile picture of Alan Ladd
    Johnny MacKay Alan Ladd
  • Profile picture of Audrey Dalton
    Nancy Meek Audrey Dalton
  • Profile picture of Marisa Pavan
    Toby Marisa Pavan
  • Profile picture of Robert Keith
    Bill Satterwhite Robert Keith
  • Profile picture of Rodolfo Acosta
    Scarface Charlie Rodolfo Acosta
  • Profile picture of Charles Bronson
    Kintpuash Charles Bronson
  • Profile picture of Warner Anderson
    Gen. Canby Warner Anderson
  • Profile picture of Elisha Cook Jr.
    Blaine Crackel Elisha Cook Jr.

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Keywords

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  • oregon, usa
  • fashion
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  • ulysses s. grant