Alan Ladd
Johnny MacKay
Drum Beat
“Only the fierce Modocs knew the terrible meaning of each beat of the Drum !”
1954
1h 51m
Director: Delmer Daves
Writer: Delmer Daves
Overview
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.
Cast
20 people
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