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A Thunder of Drums
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A Thunder of Drums

1961-09-26 · 97 min · ★ 5.6

Western

Captain Maddocks will never be promoted beyond Captain because of a mistake that he made in the past. Lt. McQuade is a green rookie who is now under the command of the tough Captain and he does not seem to be able to do anything right. Lt. McQuade also has trouble with Tracey, but it will be the renegade Indians that will test him and teach him the importance of following orders.

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Directors
Joseph M. Newman
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Robert J. Enders Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard BooneRichard BooneCapt. Stephen Maddocks
George HamiltonGeorge HamiltonLt. Curtis McQuade
Luana PattenLuana PattenTracey Hamilton
Arthur O'ConnellArthur O'ConnellSgt. Karl Rodermill
Charles BronsonCharles BronsonTrooper Hanna
Richard ChamberlainRichard ChamberlainLt. Porter
James DouglasJames DouglasLt. Thomas Gresham
Tammy MarihughTammy MarihughLaurie Detweiler
Carole WellsCarole WellsCamden Yates
Duane EddyDuane EddyTrooper Eddy
Slim PickensSlim PickensTrooper Erschick
Clem HarveyTrooper Denton
Casey TibbsCasey TibbsTrooper Baker
Irene TedrowIrene TedrowMrs. Scarborough
Marjorie BennettMarjorie BennettMrs. Yates
J. Edward McKinleyJ. Edward McKinleyCapt. Alan Scarborough
Kenner G. KempKenner G. KempParty Guest

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