Drum Beat

Western

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Delmer Daves

Status Released

Release Date 1954-11-10

Storyline

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.

"Only the fierce Modocs knew the terrible meaning of each beat of the Drum !"