A Distant Trumpet (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1964, A Distant Trumpet is a western film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 117 minutes. “From Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Horgan's epic novel of Indians and Indian-fighters” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1883, US Cavalry lieutenant Matthew Hazard, newly graduated from West Point, is assigned to isolated Fort Delivery on the Mexican border of Arizona, where he meets commanding officer Teddy Mainwarring's wife Kitty, whom he later rescues from an Indian attack.
Who’s in it. A Distant Trumpet stars Troy Donahue as 2nd Lt. Matthew 'Matt' Hazard, Suzanne Pleshette as Mrs. Kitty Mainwarring, Diane McBain as Laura Frelief and James Gregory as Maj. Gen. Alexander Upton Quaint, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, A Distant Trumpet has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Distant Trumpet page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Distant Trumpet tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Distant Trumpet (1964)?
- In US, A Distant Trumpet is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Distant Trumpet worth watching?
- A Distant Trumpet holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Distant Trumpet?
- A Distant Trumpet stars Troy Donahue, Suzanne Pleshette, Diane McBain, James Gregory and William Reynolds.
- When was A Distant Trumpet released?
- A Distant Trumpet was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.