Distant Drums
"Against unseen jungle terrors and untamed savage tribes ... and pounding war-drums that echoed his challenge!"
Originally released in 1951. Distant Drums is a western/adventure film. directed by Raoul Walsh.
Starring Gary Cooper, Mari Aldon, and Richard Webb
Synopsis
After destroying a Seminole fort, American soldiers and their rescued companions must face the dangerous Everglades and hostile Indians in order to reach safety
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (79 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gary Cooper
as Capt. Quincy Wyatt
Mari Aldon
as Judy Beckett
Richard Webb
as Lt. Richard Tufts
Ray Teal
as Pvt. Mohair
Arthur Hunnicutt
as Monk
Robert Barrat
as Gen. Zachary Taylor
Gregg Barton
as Pvt. James W. Tasher
Clancy Cooper
as Sgt. Shane
Carl Harbaugh
as M. Duprez
Lee Roberts
as Pvt. Tibbett
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- United States Pictures
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Distant Drums about?
After destroying a Seminole fort, American soldiers and their rescued companions must face the dangerous Everglades and hostile Indians in order to reach safety
Who directed Distant Drums?
Distant Drums was directed by Raoul Walsh.
How long is Distant Drums?
Distant Drums has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Distant Drums released?
Distant Drums was released on December 25, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Distant Drums?
The main cast of Distant Drums includes Gary Cooper, Mari Aldon, Richard Webb, Ray Teal, Arthur Hunnicutt.