Drum Beat (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1954, Drum Beat is an adventure and western film directed by Delmer Daves, running about 111 minutes. “Only the fierce Modocs knew the terrible meaning of each beat of the Drum !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Drum Beat stars Alan Ladd as Johnny MacKay, Audrey Dalton as Nancy Meek, Marisa Pavan as Toby and Robert Keith as Bill Satterwhite, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Drum Beat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Drum Beat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drum Beat tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Drum Beat (1954)?
- In US, Drum Beat is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Drum Beat worth watching?
- Drum Beat holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Drum Beat?
- Drum Beat stars Alan Ladd, Audrey Dalton, Marisa Pavan, Robert Keith and Rodolfo Acosta.
- When was Drum Beat released?
- Drum Beat was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.