Drums Along the Mohawk
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Synopsis
Albany, New York, 1776. After marrying, Gil and Lana travel north to settle on a small farm in the Mohawk River Valley, but soon their growing prosperity and happiness are threatened by the sinister sound of drums that announce dark times of revolution and war.
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1947 Re-release Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-23
Top Cast
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Claudette Colbert
Lana (Magdelana)
Henry Fonda
Gilbert Martin
Edna May Oliver
Mrs. Mc Klennar
Eddie Collins
Christian Reall
John Carradine
Caldwell
Dorris Bowdon
Mary Reall
Jessie Ralph
Mrs. Weaver
Arthur Shields
Reverend Rosenkrantz
Robert Lowery
John Weaver
Roger Imhof
Gen. Nicholas Herkimer
Francis Ford
Joe Boleo
Ward Bond
Adam Hartman
Kay Linaker
Mrs. Demooth
Russell Simpson
Dr. Petry
Spencer Charters
Innkeeper
Si Jenks
Jacob Small
Jack Pennick
Amos Hartman
Arthur Aylesworth
George Weaver
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 10, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Sonya Levien, Lamar Trotti
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Drums Along the Mohawk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
Sonya Levien, Lamar Trotti, Walter D. Edmonds
Alfred Newman
Ray Rennahan, Bert Glennon
Robert L. Simpson
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Sonya Levien
Screenplay
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Ray Rennahan
Director of Photography
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
Robert L. Simpson
Editor
John Ford
Director
Lamar Trotti
Screenplay
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
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.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drums Along the Mohawk
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What is Drums Along the Mohawk about?
Albany, New York, 1776. After marrying, Gil and Lana travel north to settle on a small farm in the Mohawk River Valley, but soon their growing prosperity and happiness are threatened by the sinister sound of drums that announce dark times of revolution and war.
Who directed Drums Along the Mohawk?
Drums Along the Mohawk was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in Drums Along the Mohawk?
The principal cast of Drums Along the Mohawk includes Claudette Colbert, Henry Fonda, Edna May Oliver, Eddie Collins, John Carradine.
When was Drums Along the Mohawk released and how long is it?
Drums Along the Mohawk was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Drums Along the Mohawk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Drums Along the Mohawk was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is Drums Along the Mohawk based on a book or true story?
Drums Along the Mohawk is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Walter D. Edmonds".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Drums Along the Mohawk?
Drums Along the Mohawk holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).