Drum Beat
“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.
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Drum Beat (Preview Clip)
Type: Clip • Published 2014-07-22
Top Cast
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Alan Ladd
Johnny MacKay
Audrey Dalton
Nancy Meek
Marisa Pavan
Toby
Robert Keith
Bill Satterwhite
Rodolfo Acosta
Scarface Charlie
Charles Bronson
Kintpuash
Warner Anderson
Gen. Canby
Elisha Cook Jr.
Blaine Crackel
Anthony Caruso
Manok
Richard Gaines
Dr. Thomas
Hayden Rorke
President Ulysses S. Grant
Frank De Kova
Modoc Jim
Perry Lopez
Bogus Charlie
Isabel Jewell
Lily White
Peggy Converse
Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant
Pat Lawless
O'Brien
Frank Ferguson
Mr. Dyar
George J. Lewis
Capt. Alonzo Clark
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Delmer Daves
- Screenplay & Story
- Delmer Daves
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- Drum Beat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Jaguar Productions, Ladd Enterprises, Warner Bros. Pictures UK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Delmer Daves
Delmer Daves
Victor Young
Sidney Hickox, J. Peverell Marley
Clarence Kolster
Delmer Daves, Alan Ladd
Department Leadership Roster
Delmer Daves
Producer
Delmer Daves
Director
Delmer Daves
Screenplay
Alan Ladd
Producer
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
Clarence Kolster
Editor
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drum Beat
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What is Drum Beat about?
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.
Who directed Drum Beat?
Drum Beat was directed by Delmer Daves.
Who stars in Drum Beat?
The principal cast of Drum Beat includes Alan Ladd, Audrey Dalton, Marisa Pavan, Robert Keith, Rodolfo Acosta.
When was Drum Beat released and how long is it?
Drum Beat was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Drum Beat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Drum Beat was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Drum Beat?
Drum Beat holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).