Drum Beat (1954) - Movie

Drum Beat (1954)
In 1872, Modoc Indians ambush a stagecoach headed north to Oregon. The passengers include Johnny MacKay (Alan Ladd), who has been assigned by President Ulysses S. Grant to negotiate the surrender of Modoc warrior Captain Jack (Charles Bronson). There is also Nancy Meek (Audrey Dalton), an army colonel's daughter whom MacKay is escorting. Unfortunately, a vengeful act incites the Modoc, leaving MacKay, Meek and others caught up in the hostilities between the Indians and the army.
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Release Date: 1954

Not Yet Rated |1 hr 51 min

Plot Summary

In 1872, Modoc Indians ambush a stagecoach headed north to Oregon. The passengers include Johnny MacKay (Alan Ladd), who has been assigned by President Ulysses S. Grant to negotiate the surrender of Modoc warrior Captain Jack (Charles Bronson). There is also Nancy Meek (Audrey Dalton), an army colonel's daughter whom MacKay is escorting. Unfortunately, a vengeful act incites the Modoc, leaving MacKay, Meek and others caught up in the hostilities between the Indians and the army.

Cast: Alan Ladd, Audrey Dalton, Marisa Pavan, Robert Keith, Rodolfo Acosta, Charles Bronson, Warner Anderson, Elisha Cook Jr.

Director: Delmer Daves

Genres: Western

Production Co: Warner Brothers/Seven Arts

Keywords: Melodramatic, Daughter, Love, Rivalry, Revenge