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When whites hunger after the gold on Ute Indian land, a bigoted young man finds himself forced into a peacekeeping role.When whites hunger after the gold on Ute Indian land, a bigoted young man finds himself forced into a peacekeeping role.When whites hunger after the gold on Ute Indian land, a bigoted young man finds himself forced into a peacekeeping role.
George D. Wallace
- Les Walker
- (as George Wallace)
Howard McNear
- Stilwell
- (as Howard Mc.Near)
George American Horse
- Indian
- (uncredited)
Carl Andre
- Deputy
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIn Drums Across the River (1954) playing an important role in the action is Jay Silverheels as Taos, the warrior son of Ute chief Ouray (Morris Ankrum). Silverheels, on leave from playing Lone Ranger's Indian sidekick Tonto in The Lone Ranger (1949) series, delivers a solemn, regal performance. Future The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955) series star Hugh O'Brian is a black-clad gunman with a deadly smile. Lisa Gaye, sister of the better-known Debra Paget, provides Murphy's love interest.
- GoofsStirrups are visible beneath the blankets on the Indians' horses.
- Quotes
Sam Brannon: Now look - you don't have to see a skunk to know he's around.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Biography: Audie Murphy: Great American Hero (1996)
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Cowboys and Indians...Technicolor Drips from the Screen
A Colorful, Winner Western with Audie Murphy in His Element and a Solid Back-Up Cast including Walter Brennan in an atypical Super Serious Role as Murph's Dad.
Some Recognizable Bad-Guys including the always Grinning Lyle Bettger, Bob Steele, and Hugh O'Brian as a Psycho Gunslinger. Jay Silverheels and that always Recognizable Voice has a Small but Important Role as an Indian Chief.
It is quite Striking just how much Plot was Woven into these 80 Minute Westerns, it's just a Treat to Watch it Unfold at a Blistering Pace. The Action Never Lets Up and the Story Layers are Simple and Significant.
The Movie features that Glorious Technicolor that Drips from the Screen, a Look that has been Lost in Time. Overall, this Cowboys and Indians Movie is the Stuff that made Saturday Matinees the Favorite Spot for Kids of the Fifties.
Downtown at the Movie Palace there were Western and Sci-/Horror Entertainment along with Color Cartoons, and Short Subjects and the Kids were there because that was where it was at, through the 1950's.
Some Recognizable Bad-Guys including the always Grinning Lyle Bettger, Bob Steele, and Hugh O'Brian as a Psycho Gunslinger. Jay Silverheels and that always Recognizable Voice has a Small but Important Role as an Indian Chief.
It is quite Striking just how much Plot was Woven into these 80 Minute Westerns, it's just a Treat to Watch it Unfold at a Blistering Pace. The Action Never Lets Up and the Story Layers are Simple and Significant.
The Movie features that Glorious Technicolor that Drips from the Screen, a Look that has been Lost in Time. Overall, this Cowboys and Indians Movie is the Stuff that made Saturday Matinees the Favorite Spot for Kids of the Fifties.
Downtown at the Movie Palace there were Western and Sci-/Horror Entertainment along with Color Cartoons, and Short Subjects and the Kids were there because that was where it was at, through the 1950's.
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- LeonLouisRicci
- Jun 21, 2016
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- Runtime1 hour 18 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 2.00 : 1
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By what name was Drums Across the River (1954) officially released in India in English?
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