A Thunder of Drums (1961)

Original Title: —
Runtime: 1 h 37 min
Release Date: 26 September 1961
Certification: unrated
Director: Joseph M. Newman
Writer: James Warner Bellah
Director of Photography: William W. Spencer
Original Music Composer: Harry Sukman
Actors: Richard Boone, George Hamilton, Luana Patten, Arthur O'Connell, Charles Bronson, Richard Chamberlain, Duane Eddy, Slim Pickens, Clem Harvey, Casey Tibbs, Irene Tedrow, Marjorie Bennett, J. Edward McKinley, Mark Allen
Genres: —; IMDB
Overview: The trials and tribulations of bitter veteran Captain Maddocks (Richard Boone) and argumentative rookie Lieutenant McQuade (George Hamilton) at a cavalry desert outpost.

Relevant Facts

Based on the James Warner Bellah short story “Command”, first appearing in the 8 June 1946 issue of The Saturday Evening Post. The story was reprinted in the short story collection Reveille published by Fawcett Gold Medal in 1962.

Awards

Year	Award	Result	Awarding Body
1962	Golden Laurel: Top Action Drama	Nominee, 5th Place	Motion Picture Exhibitor magazine

Physical Media Releases
	22 December 2010	Warner Bros.	UPC 883316259580	Warner Archive Collection