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Distant Drums

1951 · 101 min

A sturdy old-fashioned adventure that keeps you moving through swampy danger with a stoic hero and steady pulpy momentum.

Directed by
Raoul Walsh
Genres
Western, Adventure, War
Starring
Gary Cooper, Mari Aldon, Richard Webb
Tagline
Against unseen jungle terrors and untamed savage tribes ... and pounding war-drums that echoed his challenge!
Overview
After destroying a Seminole fort, American soldiers and their rescued companions must face the dangerous Everglades and hostile Indians in order to reach safety

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Directed by
Raoul Walsh
Genres
Western, Adventure, War
Starring
Gary Cooper, Mari Aldon, Richard Webb
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • survival
  • war
  • violence
  • family
  • loyalty
Places
  • wilderness
  • sea
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror2
Humour2
Realism6
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness4
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

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Details

Genres
western, adventure, war
Directed by
Raoul Walsh
Written by
Niven Busch, Martin Rackin
Starring
Gary Cooper, Mari Aldon, Richard Webb, Ray Teal, Arthur Hunnicutt, Robert Barrat, Gregg Barton, Clancy Cooper
Music
Max Steiner
Cinematography
Sidney Hickox
Runtime
101 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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