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Distant Drums

Distant Drums (1951)

Western, Drama, War, Action | United States

Director: Raoul Walsh

Film4 | Tuesday 24 October 2023 | 11:00

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Rating: 6.5/10

User rating: 7.9/10
(8 votes)

SYNOPSIS

Navy Lieutenant Tufts accompanies scout Quincy Wyatt into the Everglades to rout the Seminole Indians who are threatening the early settlers in Florida. When the command is forced to run, Wyatt and Seminole Chief Oscala square off in an exciting climax.

Actors

Writer: Niven Busch, Martin Rackin

Producer: Milton Sperling

RUNTIME: 101 min

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