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Drum Beat

6.119541h 51mNRMovieWestern

President Grant orders Indian fighter MacKay to negotiate with the Modocs of northern California and southern Oregon. On the way he must escort Nancy Meek to the home of her aunt and uncle. After Modoc renegade Captain Jack engages in…

DirectorDelmer Daves
WriterDelmer Daves
ProducersDelmer Daves·Alan Ladd

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Delmer Daves

ALAlan Ladd
Alan Ladd
Johnny MacKay
ADAudrey Dalton
Audrey Dalton
Nancy Meek
MPMarisa Pavan
Marisa Pavan
Toby
RKRobert Keith
Robert Keith
Bill Satterwhite
RARodolfo Acosta
Rodolfo Acosta
Scarface Charlie
CBCharles Bronson
Charles Bronson
Kintpuash
WAWarner Anderson
Warner Anderson
Gen. Canby
EJElisha Cook Jr.
Elisha Cook Jr.
Blaine Crackel
ACAnthony Caruso
Anthony Caruso
Manok
RGRichard Gaines
Richard Gaines
Dr. Thomas
HRHayden Rorke
Hayden Rorke
President Ulysses S. Grant
FKFrank De Kova
Frank De Kova
Modoc Jim

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Drum Beat — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Drum Beat?

Drum Beat isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Drum Beat on Netflix?

No, Drum Beat is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Drum Beat on Amazon Prime Video?

Drum Beat isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Drum Beat for free?

Drum Beat isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Drum Beat based on a true story?

Yes — Drum Beat is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).