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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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The Utes and their land
Drums Across the River concerns freighters Walter Brennan and his son Audie Murphy trying very hard to prevent a full scale Indian war which Lyle Bettger and sidekicks seem bound and determined to start.
There's some rich mineral deposits on Ute land which is separated by a river boundary. Lyle Bettger plays on the greed of the white folks to invade the Ute treaty land so the government will send in troops to move them.
Brennan sees the game for what it is, but it takes Murphy a while to come around. When he does he's the heroic Audie we know in most of his B westerns.
Lots of action and a really nice performance by Jay Silverheels as the young Ute chief. Silverheels was on hiatus from the Lone Ranger and he ought to be remembered for more than just playing Tonto.
There's also a nice performance by Mara Corday who is Bettger's squeeze and does quite a bit more for him than the usual moll.
Despite that the film probably suffered from some poor editing and a script in which the character's motivations in doing certain things are a bit vague.
Nevertheless Drums Across the River has enough action to satisfy any western lover.
There's some rich mineral deposits on Ute land which is separated by a river boundary. Lyle Bettger plays on the greed of the white folks to invade the Ute treaty land so the government will send in troops to move them.
Brennan sees the game for what it is, but it takes Murphy a while to come around. When he does he's the heroic Audie we know in most of his B westerns.
Lots of action and a really nice performance by Jay Silverheels as the young Ute chief. Silverheels was on hiatus from the Lone Ranger and he ought to be remembered for more than just playing Tonto.
There's also a nice performance by Mara Corday who is Bettger's squeeze and does quite a bit more for him than the usual moll.
Despite that the film probably suffered from some poor editing and a script in which the character's motivations in doing certain things are a bit vague.
Nevertheless Drums Across the River has enough action to satisfy any western lover.
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- Jul 29, 2006
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- Runtime1 hour 18 minutes
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- 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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