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A group of settlers traveling through the Oregon High Desert in 1845 find themselves stranded in harsh conditions.


“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.

Alan Ladd
Johnny MacKay

Audrey Dalton
Nancy Meek

Marisa Pavan
Toby

Robert Keith
Bill Satterwhite

Rodolfo Acosta
Scarface Charlie

Charles Bronson
Kintpuash

Warner Anderson
Gen. Canby

Elisha Cook Jr.
Blaine Crackel

Anthony Caruso
Manok

Richard Gaines
Dr. Thomas
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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