Western · United States of America · 1954 · 1h 51m

Drum Beat

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Director
Delmer Daves
Cast
Alan Ladd as Johnny MacKay Audrey Dalton as Nancy Meek Marisa Pavan as Toby Robert Keith as Bill Satterwhite Rodolfo Acosta as Scarface Charlie Charles Bronson as Kintpuash
Crew
J. Peverell Marley — Director of Photography Clarence Kolster — Editor Victor Young — Original Music Composer Delmer Daves — Screenplay Delmer Daves — Story Delmer Daves — Producer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Delmer Daves Director J. Peverell Marley Director of Photography Clarence Kolster Editor Victor Young Original Music Composer Delmer Daves Screenplay Delmer Daves Story Delmer Daves Producer Alan Ladd Producer
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