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Drum Beat

Drum Beat

Only the fierce Modocs knew the terrible meaning of each beat of the Drum !

19546.01h 51m

Overview

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.

Directed by Delmer Daves
Written by Delmer Daves
Produced by Delmer Daves, Alan Ladd
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Top Cast

Alan Ladd

Alan Ladd

Johnny MacKay

Audrey Dalton

Audrey Dalton

Nancy Meek

Marisa Pavan

Marisa Pavan

Toby

Robert Keith

Robert Keith

Bill Satterwhite

Rodolfo Acosta

Rodolfo Acosta

Scarface Charlie

Charles Bronson

Charles Bronson

Kintpuash

Warner Anderson

Warner Anderson

Gen. Canby

Elisha Cook Jr.

Elisha Cook Jr.

Blaine Crackel

Anthony Caruso

Anthony Caruso

Manok

Richard Gaines

Richard Gaines

Dr. Thomas

Themes & Keywords

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About Drum Beat

Drum Beat is a western film released in 1954 exploring themes of based on true story, oregon, usa, fashion, wild west. Directed by Delmer Daves, it stars Alan Ladd, Audrey Dalton, Marisa Pavan. 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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