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1954•1h 51m•Released•EN

Drum Beat

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

6.1/ 10
35 votes
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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.

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The Swinging Light

Movie Details

Release Date

November 10, 1954

Runtime

1h 51m

Rating

6.1 / 10

Votes

35

Budget

Not available

Revenue

Not available

Status

Released

Popularity

2.4

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The Swinging Light

Cast

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Alan Ladd

Alan Ladd

Johnny MacKay

Audrey Dalton

Audrey Dalton

Nancy Meek

Marisa Pavan

Marisa Pavan

Toby

Robert Keith

Robert Keith

Bill Satterwhite

Rodolfo Acosta

Rodolfo Acosta

Scarface Charlie

Charles Bronson

Charles Bronson

Kintpuash

Warner Anderson

Warner Anderson

Gen. Canby

Elisha Cook Jr.

Elisha Cook Jr.

Blaine Crackel

Anthony Caruso

Anthony Caruso

Manok

Richard Gaines

Richard Gaines

Dr. Thomas

Hayden Rorke

Hayden Rorke

President Ulysses S. Grant

Frank De Kova

Frank De Kova

Modoc Jim

The Swinging Light

Featured Crew

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Delmer Daves

Delmer Daves

Producer

Delmer Daves

Delmer Daves

Director

Delmer Daves

Delmer Daves

Screenplay

Alan Ladd

Alan Ladd

Producer

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