Drum
“MANDINGO lit the fuse... DRUM is the explosion!”
Synopsis
A mid-19th century mulatto slave is torn between his success as a pit-fighter and the injustices of white society.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Drum 1976 theatrical trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-11
Top Cast
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Warren Oates
Hammond Maxwell
Pam Grier
Regine
Ken Norton
Drum
Isela Vega
Marianna
Yaphet Kotto
Blase
John Colicos
Bernard DeMarigny
Fiona Lewis
Augusta Chauvet
Paula Kelly
Rachel
Royal Dano
Zeke Montgomery
Brenda Sykes
Calinda
Cheryl Smith
Sophie Maxwell
Lillian Hayman
Lucretia Borgia
Alain Patrick
Lazare
Clay Tanner
Mr. Holcomb
Lila Finn
Mrs. Holcomb
Henry Wills
Mr. Gassaway
Donna Garrett
Mrs. Gassaway
Harvey Parry
Dr. Redfield
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Carver
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Wexler
- Original Score
- Charlie Smalls
- Original Title
- Drum
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- The De Laurentiis Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Carver
Norman Wexler, Kyle Onstott
Charlie Smalls
Lucien Ballard
Carl Kress
Dino De Laurentiis, Ralph B. Serpe
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Kress
Editor
Steve Carver
Director
Norman Wexler
Screenplay
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Dino De Laurentiis
Producer
Stan Jolley
Production Design
Ralph B. Serpe
Producer
Eddie Smith
Stunt Coordinator
Ann Roth
Costume Design
Charlie Smalls
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drum
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Drum about?
A mid-19th century mulatto slave is torn between his success as a pit-fighter and the injustices of white society.
Who directed Drum?
Drum was directed by Steve Carver.
Who stars in Drum?
The principal cast of Drum includes Warren Oates, Pam Grier, Ken Norton, Isela Vega, Yaphet Kotto.
When was Drum released and how long is it?
Drum was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Drum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Drum was composed by Charlie Smalls.
Is Drum based on a book or true story?
Drum is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kyle Onstott".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Drum?
Drum holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).