Distant Drums
“Against unseen jungle terrors and untamed savage tribes ... and pounding war-drums that echoed his challenge!”
Synopsis
After destroying a Seminole fort, American soldiers and their rescued companions must face the dangerous Everglades and hostile Indians in order to reach safety
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Distant Drums (1951) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-30
Top Cast
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Gary Cooper
Capt. Quincy Wyatt
Mari Aldon
Judy Beckett
Richard Webb
Lt. Richard Tufts
Ray Teal
Pvt. Mohair
Arthur Hunnicutt
Monk
Robert Barrat
Gen. Zachary Taylor
Gregg Barton
Pvt. James W. Tasher
Clancy Cooper
Sgt. Shane
Carl Harbaugh
M. Duprez
Lee Roberts
Pvt. Tibbett
Dan White
Cpl. Peachtree
Sheb Wooley
Pvt. Jessup
Kenneth MacDonald
General's Staff Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 5, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Niven Busch, Martin Rackin
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Distant Drums
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- United States Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Walsh
Niven Busch, Martin Rackin
Max Steiner
Sidney Hickox
Folmar Blangsted
Milton Sperling
Department Leadership Roster
Niven Busch
Screenplay
Martin Rackin
Screenplay
Raoul Walsh
Director
Milton Sperling
Producer
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
Folmar Blangsted
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Distant Drums
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What is Distant Drums about?
After destroying a Seminole fort, American soldiers and their rescued companions must face the dangerous Everglades and hostile Indians in order to reach safety
Who directed Distant Drums?
Distant Drums was directed by Raoul Walsh.
Who stars in Distant Drums?
The principal cast of Distant Drums includes Gary Cooper, Mari Aldon, Richard Webb, Ray Teal, Arthur Hunnicutt.
When was Distant Drums released and how long is it?
Distant Drums was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Distant Drums?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Distant Drums was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Distant Drums?
Distant Drums 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.).