Drum Beat (1954)

Drum Beat (1954)

Only the fierce Modocs knew the terrible meaning of each beat of the Drum ! 1954-11-10 United States of America 111 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.

Cast

Alan Ladd is Johnny MacKay
Johnny MacKay
Audrey Dalton is Nancy Meek
Nancy Meek
Robert Keith is Bill Satterwhite
Bill Satterwhite
Rodolfo Acosta is Scarface Charlie
Scarface Charlie
Charles Bronson is Kintpuash
Warner Anderson is Gen. Canby
Gen. Canby
Elisha Cook Jr. is Blaine Crackel
Blaine Crackel
Richard Gaines is Dr. Thomas
Dr. Thomas
Hayden Rorke is President Ulysses S. Grant
President Ulysses S. Grant
Frank De Kova is Modoc Jim
Modoc Jim