Distant Drums(1951)
Against unseen jungle terrors and untamed savage tribes ... and pounding war-drums that echoed his challenge!
Distant Drums Synopsis
After destroying a Seminole fort, American soldiers and their rescued companions must face the dangerous Everglades and hostile Indians in order to reach safety
Distant Drums (1951) is a western, adventure and war film directed by Raoul Walsh, released on December 25, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Gary Cooper, Mari Aldon, Richard Webb and Ray Teal. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 87 ratings.
- Director:
- Raoul Walsh
- Writers:
- Niven Busch, Martin Rackin, Niven Busch
- Producers:
- Milton Sperling
- Cinematographer:
- Sidney Hickox
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- United States Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Distant Drums (1951) Trailer
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Distant Drums Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gary Cooper
as Capt. Quincy Wyatt
Mari Aldon
as Judy Beckett
Richard Webb
as Lt. Richard Tufts
Ray Teal
as Pvt. Mohair
Arthur Hunnicutt
as Monk
Robert Barrat
as Gen. Zachary Taylor
Gregg Barton
as Pvt. James W. Tasher
Clancy Cooper
as Sgt. Shane
Carl Harbaugh
as M. Duprez
Lee Roberts
as Pvt. Tibbett
Dan White
as Cpl. Peachtree
Sheb Wooley
as Pvt. Jessup
Key crew
Directed by Raoul Walsh, written by Niven Busch, Martin Rackin and Niven Busch, produced by Milton Sperling.
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Distant Drums Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 87 ratings.
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Distant Drums – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Distant Drums online?
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Distant Drums (1951) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Distant Drums?
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The main cast of Distant Drums (1951) includes Gary Cooper, Mari Aldon, Richard Webb, Ray Teal and Arthur Hunnicutt. The film was directed by Raoul Walsh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Distant Drums released?
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Distant Drums was released on December 25, 1951 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Distant Drums worth watching?
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Distant Drums (1951) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 87 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western, adventure and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Distant Drums?
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Yes. The official Distant Drums trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.