Drums in the Deep South (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1951, Drums in the Deep South is an action, drama, history and western film directed by William Cameron Menzies, running about 87 minutes. “A handful of heroes on a powder-keg mountain !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two old friends find themselves on opposite sides during the Civil War in a desperate battle atop an impregnable mountain.
Who’s in it. Drums in the Deep South stars James Craig as Maj. Clay Clayburn, Barbara Payton as Kathy Summers, Guy Madison as Maj. Will Denning and Barton MacLane as Sgt. Mac McCardle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Drums in the Deep South has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Drums in the Deep South page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drums in the Deep South tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Drums in the Deep South (1951)?
- In US, Drums in the Deep South is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Drums in the Deep South worth watching?
- Drums in the Deep South holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, history and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Drums in the Deep South?
- Drums in the Deep South stars James Craig, Barbara Payton, Guy Madison, Barton MacLane and Robert Osterloh.
- When was Drums in the Deep South released?
- Drums in the Deep South was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.