Alan Ladd gives a powerhouse performance in Drum Beat, an action-packed Western shot in CinemaScope® and featuring Charles Bronson in his first major role. Appointed peace commissioner by President Grant, Indian fighter Johnny MacKay (Ladd) is sent to the south Oregon border to deal with the renegade Modoc Indian chief, Captain jack (Bronson). A warrior who honors no treaties, jack is determined to drive out the settlers, a decision that leads to ambushes, massacres and ]ohnny's new orders: Bring in the Captain, dead or alive. Inspired by the Modoc War of 1872-73 and based on historical fact. this two-fisted adventure also stars Audrey Dalton, Marisa Pavan and Robert Keith in "one of [Ladd's] best efforts since Shane" (The Motion Picture Guide)!
M**D
Drum Beat.
What A Combination For A 50's Film Two House Hold Names.The Acting Is Flawless The Pace Of The Film On Going.A Sure Fire Hit.
M**W
Early Bronson
The cover picture on the DVD is advertising Charles Bronson but, of course, this is very much Alan Ladd's movie. But a good supporting role for Bronson, early in his career.
R**C
Five Stars
Very quick, very efficient, no problem of any sort.
M**R
Five Stars
very good film came very quickly
V**N
ENJOYABLE WESTERN.
This is a good western that is based on historical fact about trying to get a renegade chief to make peace.This is one of the early CinemaScope films and good use is made of it with some good western photography.Alan Ladd takes the lead as a peace commissioner and there is a very early part for Charles Bronson as Captain Jack the renegade indian.
M**C
Five Stars
A great Alan Ladd western.
J**S
A Alan Ladd western
This is a good film but not as good as Shane with Alan Ladd but still worth a buy
J**1
and not a bad film, just wish there was a copy of'The ...
Another Audrey Dalton Film to add to my collection,and not a bad film,just wish there was a copy of'The Girls from Pleasure Island' available(she was my first screen crush when I was 15/16
C**S
A great western in every respect.
The story is based on fact and Alan Ladd is great.
D**R
Stammt aus einer anderen Bestellung!!!
Dvd wurde 2 mal bestellt. Einmal als Einzelne. Später mit der 20ziger Edition von White Pearl Classic!!!
M**M
Excellent Customer Service!
DVD was defective. Could not watch the movie all the way through. This review is for the excellent customer service for resolving this issue to my complete satisfaction. Thank you!
C**A
utile d`avoir un dvd en plusieurs langue
je suis un grand fan des westerns
A**E
alles ok
dvd doos en film in uitstekende staat dus zeer tevreden
