Drums in the Deep South
“A handful of heroes on a powder-keg mountain !”
Synopsis
Two old friends find themselves on opposite sides during the Civil War in a desperate battle atop an impregnable mountain.
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Drums In the Deep South 1951Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-23
Top Cast
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James Craig
Maj. Clay Clayburn
Barbara Payton
Kathy Summers
Guy Madison
Maj. Will Denning
Barton MacLane
Sgt. Mac McCardle
Robert Osterloh
Sgt. Harper
Tom Fadden
Purdy
Robert Easton
Jerry
Louis Jean Heydt
Col. House
Craig Stevens
Col. Braxton Summers
Taylor Holmes
Albert Monroe
Peter Brocco
Union Corporal
Norman Leavitt
Confederate Soldier (uncredited)
Billy Nelson
Union Sergeant (uncredited)
Denver Pyle
Union Soldier Breaking Window (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Cameron Menzies
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Yordan, Sidney Harmon
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- Drums in the Deep South
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- King Brothers Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Cameron Menzies
Philip Yordan, Sidney Harmon, Hollister Noble
Dimitri Tiomkin
Lionel Lindon
Richard V. Heermance
Maurice King, Frank King
Department Leadership Roster
William Cameron Menzies
Director
Philip Yordan
Screenplay
Sidney Harmon
Screenplay
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
Maurice King
Producer
Frank King
Producer
Richard V. Heermance
Editor
William Cameron Menzies
Production Design
Jay A. Morley Jr.
Costume Design
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 in the Deep South
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What is Drums in the Deep South about?
Two old friends find themselves on opposite sides during the Civil War in a desperate battle atop an impregnable mountain.
Who directed Drums in the Deep South?
Drums in the Deep South was directed by William Cameron Menzies.
Who stars in Drums in the Deep South?
The principal cast of Drums in the Deep South includes James Craig, Barbara Payton, Guy Madison, Barton MacLane, Robert Osterloh.
When was Drums in the Deep South released and how long is it?
Drums in the Deep South was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Drums in the Deep South?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Drums in the Deep South was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Drums in the Deep South?
Drums in the Deep South holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).