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Distant Drums
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Distant Drums

1951-12-25 · 101 min · ★ 6.3

Western · Adventure · War

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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Directors
Raoul Walsh
Production companies
United States Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gary CooperGary CooperCapt. Quincy Wyatt
Mari AldonMari AldonJudy Beckett
Richard WebbRichard WebbLt. Richard Tufts
Ray TealRay TealPvt. Mohair
Arthur HunnicuttArthur HunnicuttMonk
Robert BarratRobert BarratGen. Zachary Taylor
Gregg BartonGregg BartonPvt. James W. Tasher
Clancy CooperClancy CooperSgt. Shane
Carl HarbaughCarl HarbaughM. Duprez
Lee RobertsLee RobertsPvt. Tibbett
Dan WhiteDan WhiteCpl. Peachtree
Sheb WooleySheb WooleyPvt. Jessup
Kenneth MacDonaldKenneth MacDonaldGeneral's Staff Officer

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