Drums Across the River
“A wilderness of danger! An empire of savage hate!”
Synopsis
All the gold in a small Colorado town has been panned, save for a bit on land belonging to the Ute. Greedy Frank Walker rounds up the locals and makes plans to raid the territory, but even-tempered settler Sam Brannon tries to dissuade Walker. As the battle nears, Sam's conflicted son, Gary, is torn between his belief in his father's morality and his hatred of the Utes, who killed his mother.
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Drums Across the River (1954) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-14
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Audie Murphy
Gary Brannon
Walter Brennan
Sam Brannon
Lyle Bettger
Frank Walker
Lisa Gaye
Jennie Marlowe
Hugh O'Brian
Morgan
Mara Corday
Sue Randolph
Jay Silverheels
Taos
Emile Meyer
Nathan Marlowe
Regis Toomey
Sheriff Jim Beal
Morris Ankrum
Chief Ouray
Bob Steele
Billy Costa
James Anderson
Jed Walker
George D. Wallace
Les Walker
Lane Bradford
Ralph Costa
Howard McNear
Stilwell (as Howard Mc.Near)
Gregg Barton
Fallon
Wag Blesing
Townsman
Steve Raines
Minor role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nathan Juran
- Screenplay & Story
- John K. Butler, Lawrence Roman
- Original Title
- Drums Across the River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nathan Juran
John K. Butler, Lawrence Roman
Harold Lipstein
Virgil W. Vogel
Melville Tucker
Department Leadership Roster
Nathan Juran
Director
Jay A. Morley Jr.
Costume Design
John K. Butler
Screenplay
Lawrence Roman
Screenplay
Melville Tucker
Producer
Harold Lipstein
Director of Photography
Virgil W. Vogel
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drums Across the River
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What is Drums Across the River about?
All the gold in a small Colorado town has been panned, save for a bit on land belonging to the Ute. Greedy Frank Walker rounds up the locals and makes plans to raid the territory, but even-tempered settler Sam Brannon tries to dissuade Walker. As the battle nears, Sam's conflicted son, Gary, is torn between his belief in his father's morality and his hatred of the Utes, who killed his mother.
Who directed Drums Across the River?
Drums Across the River was directed by Nathan Juran.
Who stars in Drums Across the River?
The principal cast of Drums Across the River includes Audie Murphy, Walter Brennan, Lyle Bettger, Lisa Gaye, Hugh O'Brian.
When was Drums Across the River released and how long is it?
Drums Across the River was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Drums Across the River?
Drums Across the River holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).