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Where to Watch A Thunder of Drums (1961) in the US

1961
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1h 37m
5.9IMDb

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What it's about

Captain Maddocks will never be promoted beyond Captain because of a mistake that he made in the past. Lt. McQuade is a green rookie who is now under the command of the tough Captain and he does not seem to be able to do anything right. Lt. McQuade also has trouble with Tracey, but it will be the renegade Indians that will test him and teach him the importance of following orders.

Cast and crew

Director: Joseph M. Newman
Writer: James Warner Bellah
Starring: Richard Boone, George Hamilton, Luana Patten

Details

Release date: Nov 14, 1961
Language: English
Country: United States
Awards: 1 nomination