
1954 · Delmer Daves · 111 min
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.
Alan LaddJohnny MacKay
Audrey DaltonNancy Meek
Marisa PavanToby
Robert KeithBill Satterwhite
Rodolfo AcostaScarface Charlie
Charles BronsonKintpuash
Warner AndersonGen. Canby
Elisha Cook Jr.Blaine Crackel
Anthony CarusoManok
Richard GainesDr. Thomas
Hayden RorkePresident Ulysses S. Grant
Frank De KovaModoc Jim
Perry LopezBogus Charlie
Isabel JewellLily White
Peggy ConverseMrs. Ulysses S. Grant