Distant Drums (1951)

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Release Date: Dec 29, 1951 Wide

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Filmed on location in Florida's Everglades, Distant Drums stars Gary Cooper as Indian fighter Quincy Wyatt. At the height of the Seminole wars, Wyatt leads a small group of soldiers into the Everglades to offer resistance. Along the way, they rescue Judy Beckett (Mari Aldon), one of several white prisoners of the Seminoles. Judy proves to be as worthy a "soldier" as Wyatt and his men during the final Seminole attack. Prominent among the supporting players is Robert Barrat as General Zachary

Unrated, 1 hr. 41 min.

Western, Drama, Action & Adventure, Classics

Directed By: Raoul Walsh

Written By: Niven Busch, Martin Rackin

In Theaters: Dec 29, 1951 Wide

On DVD: May 11, 2004

Cast

Gary Cooper
Capt. Quincy Wyatt
Mari Aldon
Judy Beckett
Richard Webb
Lt. Richard Tufts
Ray Teal
Private Mohair
Arthur Hunnicutt
Monk
Robert H. Barrat
Gen. Zachary Taylor
Clancy Cooper
Sgt. Shane
Mel Archer
Pvt. Jeremiah Hiff
Gregg Barton
Pvt. James Tasher
Larry Carper
Chief Oscala
Carl Harbaugh
M. Duprez
Angelita McCall
Amelia
Lee Roberts
Pvt. Tibbett
Dan White
Cpl. Peachtree
Sheb Wooley
Pvt. Jessup
Warren MacGregor
Private Sullivan

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Dubious war film, mixed with interesting jungle adventure from director Raoul Walsh.

July 17, 2009 Full Review Source: Classic Film and Television

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I struggled to make it through this one. It's a very generic western, without really anything setting it apart. Fans of Gary Cooper or old westerns will probably enjoy it, but it just never set quite right with me.

December 1, 2009