Drum Beat (1954)
Written and directed
by Delmer Daves this film stars Alan Ladd, Audrey Dalton, Marisa
Pavan and Charles Bronson. In 1872 a well known Indian fighter is
sent to make peace between Modoc renegades and settlers.
Edging towards a
sympathetic portrayal of Native Americans this film does not get
there completely as the antagonist lacks realistic motivation but
does show many positive Native American characters. Historical events
are fudged, somewhat disappointingly in some areas, but this is still
a fairly decent genre piece. It is nice to see Charles Bronson in an
early role and alongside an actor like Alan Ladd.
2/5
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