About this release
Nel 1870 U.S. Grant, diciottesimo presidente degli USA, affida a Johnny McKay il compito di portare la pace nell'Oregon meridionale dove la tribù dei Modoc, agli ordini di Capitan Jack, è uscita dalla riserva e incendia fattorie. Falliti gli approcci pacifici, McKay risolve la situazione con la forza.
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Disc 1
DVD
Drum Beat (1954)
111 min
Western
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.
Credits
Director
Delmer Daves
Writer
Delmer Daves
Cast
Alan Laddas Johnny MacKay
Audrey Daltonas Nancy Meek
Marisa Pavanas Toby
Robert Keithas Bill Satterwhite
Rodolfo Acostaas Scarface Charlie
Charles Bronsonas Kintpuash
Warner Andersonas Gen. Canby
Elisha Cook Jr.as Blaine Crackel
Anthony Carusoas Manok
Richard Gainesas Dr. Thomas
Cinematographer
J. Peverell Marley
Composer
Victor Young
Editor
Clarence Kolster
Producer
Delmer Daves
Alan Ladd
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 22, 2026