Drums Across the River (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1954, Drums Across the River is a western film directed by Nathan H. Juran, running about 78 minutes. “A wilderness of danger! An empire of savage hate!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When whites hunger after the gold on Ute Indian land, a bigoted young man finds himself forced into a peacekeeping role.
Who’s in it. Drums Across the River stars Audie Murphy as Gary Brannon, Walter Brennan as Sam Brannon, Lyle Bettger as Frank Walker and Lisa Gaye as Jennie Marlowe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Drums Across the River has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Drums Across the River page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drums Across the River tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Drums Across the River (1954)?
- In US, Drums Across the River is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Drums Across the River worth watching?
- Drums Across the River holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Drums Across the River?
- Drums Across the River stars Audie Murphy, Walter Brennan, Lyle Bettger, Lisa Gaye and Hugh O'Brian.
- When was Drums Across the River released?
- Drums Across the River was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.