

Drum Beat
DirectorDelmer Daves
“Only the fierce Modocs knew the terrible meaning of each beat of the Drum !”
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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Trailer
Drum Beat (Preview Clip)
Cast

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
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