Distant Drums
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Distant Drums

(1951)Directed by Raoul Walsh101 minWestern, Adventure, War
“Against unseen jungle terrors and untamed savage tribes ... and pounding war-drums that echoed his challenge!”

Captain Quincy Wyatt (Gary Cooper) is an army officer in 1840s Florida who gets sent to wipe out a fort held by gunrunners, and he does it. The way home runs back through the Everglades, with Judy Beckett (Mari Aldon) and the other rescued captives in tow and a large band of Seminoles on their trail. Raoul Walsh keeps the column moving, and the swamp itself becomes the enemy the soldiers can't outwalk.

Gary Cooperas Capt. Quincy Wyatt
Mari Aldonas Judy Beckett
Richard Webbas Lt. Richard Tufts
Ray Tealas Pvt. Mohair
Robert Barratas Gen. Zachary Taylor
Gregg Bartonas Pvt. James W. Tasher
Clancy Cooperas Sgt. Shane
Carl Harbaughas M. Duprez
Lee Robertsas Pvt. Tibbett
Dan Whiteas Cpl. Peachtree
Sheb Wooleyas Pvt. Jessup
Kenneth MacDonaldas General's Staff Officer