Drum Beat
1954 · 1h 51m · Western · United States of America · Rated U (GB)
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.
Written & directed by
Delmer DavesStory by
Delmer Daves6.1Smart score
The TMDB rating, pulled toward the movie average (6.03) as if it had 82 extra average votes. Few votes means more pull.
TMDB6.1
35 TMDB votes · IMDb page
Clip
Rate what worked
0 of 5 ratedStory
Writing
Acting
Pacing
Rewatch
Rate 10 titles to unlock picks matched to your taste0 / 10
Saved in this browser only.Where to watch
Where each service has it
Apple TV Store: available in 3 countries
Rent or buy · 3Australia, Canada, United States
Streaming data by JustWatch, via TMDB. Links open the JustWatch listing for United States.
Style & content
based on true storyfashionoregon, usawild west
RatingU (GB)
Keywords from TMDB.
Connected through the crew
An Affair to Remember1957 · Writer Delmer Daves3:10 to Yuma1957 · Director Delmer DavesHouse of Wax1953 · Cinematographer J. Peverell MarleyDark Passage1947 · Writer Delmer Daves, Director Delmer DavesThe Hound of the Baskervilles1939 · Cinematographer J. Peverell MarleyBroken Arrow1950 · Director Delmer DavesThe Petrified Forest1936 · Writer Delmer DavesThe Spirit of St. Louis1957 · Cinematographer J. Peverell MarleyLove Affair1939 · Writer Delmer DavesThe Hanging Tree1959 · Director Delmer DavesThe Left Handed Gun1958 · Cinematographer J. Peverell MarleyDemetrius and the Gladiators1954 · Director Delmer Daves