Drums Along the Mohawk(1939)
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Drums Along the Mohawk Synopsis
Albany, New York, 1776. After marrying, Gil and Lana travel north to settle on a small farm in the Mohawk River Valley, but soon their growing prosperity and happiness are threatened by the sinister sound of drums that announce dark times of revolution and war.
Drums Along the Mohawk (1939) is a drama, history and war film directed by John Ford, released on November 10, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Claudette Colbert, Henry Fonda, Edna May Oliver and Eddie Collins. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 132 ratings.
- Director:
- John Ford
- Writers:
- Sonya Levien, Walter D. Edmonds, Lamar Trotti
- Producers:
- Darryl F. Zanuck
- Cinematographer:
- Ray Rennahan
- Composer:
- Alfred Newman
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Drums Along the Mohawk (1939) Trailer
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Drums Along the Mohawk Videos & Clips
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1947 Re-release Trailer
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Behind the Scenes
Drums Along the Mohawk Cast & Crew
Main cast
Claudette Colbert
as Lana (Magdelana)
Henry Fonda
as Gilbert Martin
Edna May Oliver
as Mrs. Mc Klennar
Eddie Collins
as Christian Reall
John Carradine
as Caldwell
Dorris Bowdon
as Mary Reall
Jessie Ralph
as Mrs. Weaver
Arthur Shields
as Reverend Rosenkrantz
Robert Lowery
as John Weaver
Roger Imhof
as Gen. Nicholas Herkimer
Francis Ford
as Joe Boleo
Ward Bond
as Adam Hartman
Key crew
Directed by John Ford, written by Sonya Levien, Walter D. Edmonds and Lamar Trotti, produced by Darryl F. Zanuck.
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Drums Along the Mohawk Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 132 ratings.
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Drums Along the Mohawk – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Drums Along the Mohawk online?
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Drums Along the Mohawk (1939) 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 Along the Mohawk?
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The main cast of Drums Along the Mohawk (1939) includes Claudette Colbert, Henry Fonda, Edna May Oliver, Eddie Collins and John Carradine. The film was directed by John Ford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Drums Along the Mohawk released?
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Drums Along the Mohawk was released on November 10, 1939 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Drums Along the Mohawk worth watching?
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Drums Along the Mohawk (1939) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 132 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Drums Along the Mohawk?
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