Movie

Drum Beat

1954 · 111 min

A serious, old-fashioned Western that mixes frontier action with doomed peace talks and a slow-burning romance, feeling tense and earnest.

Tagline: Only the fierce Modocs knew the terrible meaning of each beat of the Drum !
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.
How it feels: Tense, earnest, romantic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: War, violence, justice, betrayal
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: war
violence
justice
betrayal
love
Places: wilderness
small town
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none