Drum Beat(1954)
Only the fierce Modocs knew the terrible meaning of each beat of the Drum !
Drum Beat Synopsis
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.
Drum Beat (1954) is a western film directed by Delmer Daves, released on November 10, 1954 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Alan Ladd, Audrey Dalton, Marisa Pavan and Robert Keith. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 35 ratings.
- Director:
- Delmer Daves
- Writers:
- Delmer Daves, Delmer Daves
- Producers:
- Delmer Daves, Alan Ladd
- Cinematographer:
- J. Peverell Marley
- Composer:
- Victor Young
- Production:
- Jaguar Productions, Ladd Enterprises, Warner Bros. Pictures UK
- Status:
- Released
Drum Beat (1954) Trailer
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Drum Beat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alan Ladd
as Johnny MacKay
Audrey Dalton
as Nancy Meek
Marisa Pavan
as Toby
Robert Keith
as Bill Satterwhite
Rodolfo Acosta
as Scarface Charlie
Charles Bronson
as Kintpuash
Warner Anderson
as Gen. Canby
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Blaine Crackel
Anthony Caruso
as Manok
Richard Gaines
as Dr. Thomas
Hayden Rorke
as President Ulysses S. Grant
Frank De Kova
as Modoc Jim
Key crew
Directed by Delmer Daves, written by Delmer Daves and Delmer Daves, produced by Delmer Daves and Alan Ladd.
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Drum Beat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 35 ratings.
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Drum Beat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Drum Beat online?
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Drum Beat (1954) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Drum Beat?
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The main cast of Drum Beat (1954) includes Alan Ladd, Audrey Dalton, Marisa Pavan, Robert Keith and Rodolfo Acosta. The film was directed by Delmer Daves. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Drum Beat released?
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Drum Beat was released on November 10, 1954 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is Drum Beat worth watching?
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Drum Beat (1954) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 35 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 Drum Beat?
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Yes. The official Drum Beat trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.