Drum Beat (1954)
Only the fierce Modocs knew the terrible meaning of each beat of the Drum !
111 min
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.
- Release date
- November 10, 1954
- Country of origin
- United States
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 - aka Captain Jack
- Warner Anderson as Gen. Edward Canby
- Elisha Cook Jr. as Blaine Crackel
- Anthony Caruso as Manok
- Richard Gaines as Dr. Thomas
Crew
- Delmer Daves · Director
- Delmer Daves · Writer
- Delmer Daves · Producer
- Victor Young · Composer
- J. Peverell Marley · Cinematographer
- Clarence Kolster · Editor