
Distant Drums(1951)
After destroying a Seminole fort, American soldiers and their rescued companions must face the dangerous Everglades and hostile Indians in order to reach safety


“Courage...Treachery...and Love --- AND THE GREAT EVERGLADES INDIAN WARS!”
Lance Caldwell, a cavalry lieutenant, recounts his efforts to make peace with the Seminole Indian tribe, under an evil major.

Rock Hudson
Lance Caldwell

Barbara Hale
Revere

Anthony Quinn
Osceola

Richard Carlson
Major Degan

Hugh O'Brian
Kajeck

Russell Johnson
Lt. Hamilton

Lee Marvin
Sgt. Magruder

Ralph Moody
Kulak

Fay Roope
Zachary Taylor

James Best
Corp. Gerad
Seminole is a adventure, western film released in 1953 exploring themes of florida, everglades, us army, false accusations, quicksand, cavalry. Directed by Budd Boetticher, it stars Rock Hudson, Barbara Hale, Anthony Quinn. Lance Caldwell, a cavalry lieutenant, recounts his efforts to make peace with the Seminole Indian tribe, under an evil major.
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