Drums Across the River(1954)
A wilderness of danger! An empire of savage hate!
Drums Across the River Synopsis
All the gold in a small Colorado town has been panned, save for a bit on land belonging to the Ute. Greedy Frank Walker rounds up the locals and makes plans to raid the territory, but even-tempered settler Sam Brannon tries to dissuade Walker. As the battle nears, Sam's conflicted son, Gary, is torn between his belief in his father's morality and his hatred of the Utes, who killed his mother.
Drums Across the River (1954) is a western film directed by Nathan Juran, released on June 1, 1954 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Audie Murphy, Walter Brennan, Lyle Bettger and Lisa Gaye. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Nathan Juran
- Writers:
- John K. Butler, Lawrence Roman, John K. Butler
- Producers:
- Melville Tucker
- Cinematographer:
- Harold Lipstein
- Production:
- Universal International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Drums Across the River (1954) Trailer
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Drums Across the River Cast & Crew
Main cast
Audie Murphy
as Gary Brannon
Walter Brennan
as Sam Brannon
Lyle Bettger
as Frank Walker
Lisa Gaye
as Jennie Marlowe
Hugh O'Brian
as Morgan
Mara Corday
as Sue Randolph
Jay Silverheels
as Taos
Emile Meyer
as Nathan Marlowe
Regis Toomey
as Sheriff Jim Beal
Morris Ankrum
as Chief Ouray
Bob Steele
as Billy Costa
James Anderson
as Jed Walker
Key crew
Directed by Nathan Juran, written by John K. Butler, Lawrence Roman and John K. Butler, produced by Melville Tucker.
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Drums Across the River Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 24 ratings.
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Drums Across the River – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Drums Across the River online?
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Drums Across the River (1954) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Drums Across the River?
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The main cast of Drums Across the River (1954) includes Audie Murphy, Walter Brennan, Lyle Bettger, Lisa Gaye and Hugh O'Brian. The film was directed by Nathan Juran. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Drums Across the River released?
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Drums Across the River was released on June 1, 1954 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is Drums Across the River worth watching?
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Drums Across the River (1954) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Drums Across the River?
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