A Distant Trumpet
“From Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Horgan's epic novel of Indians and Indian-fighters”
Synopsis
In 1883, US Cavalry lieutenant Matthew Hazard, newly graduated from West Point, is assigned to isolated Fort Delivery on the Mexican border of Arizona, where he meets commanding officer Teddy Mainwarring's wife Kitty, whom he later rescues from an Indian attack.
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A Distant Trumpet ≣ 1964 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-25
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Troy Donahue
2nd Lt. Matthew 'Matt' Hazard
Suzanne Pleshette
Mrs. Kitty Mainwarring
Diane McBain
Laura Frelief
James Gregory
Maj. Gen. Alexander Upton Quaint
William Reynolds
1st Lt. Teddy Mainwarring
Claude Akins
Seely Jones
Kent Smith
Secretary of War
Bartlett Robinson
Major Hiram Prescott
Mary Patton
Jessica Prescott
Larry Ward
Sgt. Kroger
Richard X. Slattery
Sgt. Fry
Bobby Bare
Pvt. Cranshaw
Lane Bradford
Major Miller
Russell Johnson
Captain Brinker
Judson Pratt
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
May 30, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- John Twist
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- A Distant Trumpet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Walsh
John Twist, Richard Fielder, Paul Horgan
Max Steiner
William H. Clothier
David Wages
William H. Wright
Department Leadership Roster
Raoul Walsh
Director
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
John Twist
Screenplay
William H. Wright
Producer
William H. Clothier
Director of Photography
David Wages
Editor
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Distant Trumpet
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What is A Distant Trumpet about?
In 1883, US Cavalry lieutenant Matthew Hazard, newly graduated from West Point, is assigned to isolated Fort Delivery on the Mexican border of Arizona, where he meets commanding officer Teddy Mainwarring's wife Kitty, whom he later rescues from an Indian attack.
Who directed A Distant Trumpet?
A Distant Trumpet was directed by Raoul Walsh.
Who stars in A Distant Trumpet?
The principal cast of A Distant Trumpet includes Troy Donahue, Suzanne Pleshette, Diane McBain, James Gregory, William Reynolds.
When was A Distant Trumpet released and how long is it?
A Distant Trumpet was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for A Distant Trumpet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Distant Trumpet was composed by Max Steiner.
Is A Distant Trumpet based on a book or true story?
A Distant Trumpet is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Paul Horgan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Distant Trumpet?
A Distant Trumpet holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).