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A Thunder of Drums

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Stationed in an isolated desert outpost, Lt. Curtis McQuade (George Hamilton), an inexperienced cavalry officer, must adjust to his new spartan life under his surly superior, Capt. Stephen Maddocks (Richard Boone). Tensions between the young soldier and his embittered leader are heightened by their mutual infatuation with the beautiful Tracey Hamilton (Luana Patten). When the troops have to face fierce local Apaches, will Maddocks and McQuade be able to put their differences aside?
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Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television Dec 13, 2019
Sociological study of US Cavalry is grim, but at least it's faithful to director Newman's traditions. Go to Full Review
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Joseph M. Newman

Director

Richard Boone

Captain Stephen Maddocks

George Hamilton

Lt. Curtis McQuade

Luana Patten

Tracey Hamilton

Arthur O'Connell

Sgt. Karl Rodermill

Charles Bronson

Trooper Hanna

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Synopsis Stationed in an isolated desert outpost, Lt. Curtis McQuade (George Hamilton), an inexperienced cavalry officer, must adjust to his new spartan life under his surly superior, Capt. Stephen Maddocks (Richard Boone). Tensions between the young soldier and his embittered leader are heightened by their mutual infatuation with the beautiful Tracey Hamilton (Luana Patten). When the troops have to face fierce local Apaches, will Maddocks and McQuade be able to put their differences aside?
Director
Joseph M. Newman
Producer
Robert Enders
Screenwriter
James Warner Bellah
Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre
Western
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 19, 2016
Runtime
1h 37m
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