Drum Beat

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

Apr 6 1955 Approved 1h 51m
Adventure, Western

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.

Plot

President Grant orders Indian fighter MacKay to negotiate peace 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's group engages in ambush and other atrocities, MacKay eventually ends up tracking Captain Jack down and fighting him one-on-one to apprehend him.

Written by

Delmer Daves

Directed by

Delmer Daves

Cast

Alan Ladd, Audrey Dalton, Marisa Pavan

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Ladd Enterprises, Jaguar Productions

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
1,257
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA