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FilmAdventureWestern

Drum Beat (1954)

NR · 1954-11-10 · 1h 51m · EN
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Only the fierce Modocs knew the terrible meaning of each beat of the Drum !

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.

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Alan LaddAlan LaddJohnny MacKayAudrey DaltonAudrey DaltonNancy MeekMarisa PavanMarisa PavanTobyRobert KeithRobert KeithBill SatterwhiteRodolfo AcostaRodolfo AcostaScarface CharlieCharles BronsonCharles BronsonKintpuashWarner AndersonWarner AndersonGen. CanbyElisha Cook Jr.Elisha Cook Jr.Blaine CrackelAnthony CarusoAnthony CarusoManokRichard GainesRichard GainesDr. ThomasHayden RorkeHayden RorkePresident Ulysses S. GrantFrank De KovaFrank De KovaModoc Jim

Keywords

Based on a true storyOregon, usaWild westFashionCowboys and indiansUlysses s. grantBased on true story

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Genre affinityAdventure · WesternTheme affinityBased On A True Story · Oregon Usa · Wild WestDirector preference290777Actor preference153362 · 317993 · 139700Country preferenceUsDecade preference1950

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What is Drum Beat 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.

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Drum Beat has a runtime of 111 minutes.

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