Drum Beat
Drum Beat

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President Grant orders Indian fighter MacKay to negotiate peace 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's group engages in ambush and other atrocities, MacKay eventually ends up tracking Captain Jack down and fighting him one-on-one to apprehend him.... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in Drum Beat:

Alan Ladd
Audrey Dalton
Marisa Pavan
Robert Keith
Rodolfo Acosta
Charles Bronson

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President Grant orders Indian fighter MacKay to negotiate peace 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's group engages in ambush and other atrocities, MacKay eventually ends up tracking Captain Jack down and fighting him one-on-one to apprehend him.

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User Review - 8/10 by Orlok WI'm not afraid of brass buttons or bullets. In 1872 the west is still being modernized and settled. Most of the Indians have left the plains and settled on reservations; however, some tribes have decided reservation life is not for them. When they start killing settlers, the US government and non-hostile Indians both seek a peaceful resolution. President Grant sends John McKay to negotiate with the upset Indians, the non-violent Indians, and the local plainsman. "At least they didn't shoot." "Maybe the shooting comes next." Delmer Daves, director of 3:10 to Yuma, The Hanging Tree, A Summer Place, Broken Arrow (1950), Dark Passage, and Never Let me Go, delivers Drum Beat. The storyline for this picture is fairly standard for the genre but delivers excellent characters and a remarkable script. I loved the performances in this picture, specifically, the performance delivered by Charles Bronson. "I surely ain't going without a gun in my britches." We continue to DVR Charles Bronson pictures and I always find him entertaining and uniquely funny. He plays the antagonist that is both ruthless and unforgiving but he also has a sense of entitlement and humor. If you are a fan of westerns and this era of acting, you should give this picture a shot. "You're a tyrant. All take and no give." Grade: B
User Review - 6/10 by John R141001: I always find Ladd a little lacking. He just comes across too weak to be taken seriously, my opinion based upon this film and The Big Land (1957), which I recently viewed. Drum Beat seemed a bit slow, a bit long. Enjoyed Bronson and his totally unreasonable, treacherous character. Worth watching at least once.
User Review - 6/10 by Ashley H141001: I always find Ladd a little lacking. He just comes across too weak to be taken seriously, my opinion based upon this film and The Big Land (1957), which I recently viewed. Drum Beat seemed a bit slow, a bit long. Enjoyed Bronson and his totally unreasonable, treacherous character. Worth watching at least once.
User Review - 4/10 by Dave JTuesday, September 2, 2014 (1954) Drum Beat WESTERN/ HISTORICAL Written and directed by Delmer Daves providing a serious look on the peace treaty between the Yankees representing the settlers and Kintpuash(Charles Bronson representing his tribe of Native Americans. Johnny MacKay (Alan Ladd) is appointed to do the job with Kintpuash making things difficult since he prefers to solve conflicts by using violent means. Not very enjoyable western Americana. 2 out of 4 stars

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