Drums in the Deep South

Drums in the Deep South (DVD) (*)

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Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
Spanish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
Spain ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
87 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1951 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
William Cameron Menzies

Written By:
Philip Yordan
Sidney Harmon

Actors:
James Craig ..... Maj. Clay Clayburn
Barbara Payton ..... Kathy Summers
Guy Madison ..... Maj. Will Denning
Barton MacLane ..... Sgt. Mac McCardle
Robert Osterloh ..... Sgt. Harper
Tom Fadden ..... Purdy
Robert Easton ..... Jerry
Louis Jean Heydt ..... Col. House
Craig Stevens ..... Col. Braxton Summers
Taylor Holmes ..... Albert Monroe
Lewis Martin ..... Gen. Johnston
Peter Brocco ..... Union Corporal
Dan White ..... Corp. Jennings

Synopsis:

Directed by former set designer William Cameron Menzies, this minor Civil War effort from low-budget producers King Brothers stars James Craig and Guy Madison as former West Point roommates now on opposing sides in the war between the states. Assigned to delay General Sherman's march toward Atlanta, Major Clay Clayborn (Craig) and 20 rebel volunteers take position on top of Devil Mountain where they proceed to bombard Union supply trains, at first almost unimpeded. Unaware that his best friend is leading the rebels, Union major Will Denning (Madison) prepares to blow up the entire mountain but Clay's former fiancé, Kathy Summers (Barbara Payton), manages to persuade him to cease fire while she negotiates a deal. Filmed in inexpensive Super Cine Color, Drums in the Deep South was produced independently and awarded an RKO release.

Best friends Clay Clayburn and Will Denning graduate from West Point only to soon find themselves fighting on opposite sides of the Civil War. When the two men meet each other in combat, neither knows it as each is in an artillery position hundreds of yards from the other. However, the love of Clay's life, Kathy Summers, does know and tries desperately to save her two good friends from killing each other.

Two old friends find themselves on opposite sides during the Civil War in a desperate battle atop an impregnable mountain.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 07 November, 2013.