Apache Drums (1951)
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Shortly before his death, horror film producer Val Lewton switched creative gears by overseeing the Universal western Apache Drums. The scene is the potentially prosperous western town of Spanish Boot, built from nothing by a group of determined settlers. Before they can enjoy the fruits of their labors, the townsfolk are threatened with an imminent Apache attack. Delivering this sobering news is gambler Sam Leeds (Stephen McNally), previously kicked out of town by the "proper" citizens. At first, no one believes Leeds, but soon the Apaches prove the veracity of the gambler's claims. The rest of the film is light on action but heavy on tension, as the true personalities of all concerned are revealed while they await the final, fatal Apache assault. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Stephen McNally - Sam Leeds
- Willard Parker - Joe Madden
- James Griffith - Lt. Glidden
- Clarence Muse - Jehu
- Ray Bennett - Mr. Keon
- Armando Silvestre - Pedro-Peter
- Coleen Gray - Sally
- Arthur Shields - Rev. Griffin
- Georgia Backus - Mrs. Keon
- James Best - Bert Keon
- Ruth Elma Stevens - Betty Careless
- Director(s):
- Hugo Fregonese
- Writer(s):
- David S. Chandler, Damon Chandler
- Producer(s):
- Val Lewton
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