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Apache Drums

1951-04-01 · 75 min · ★ 6.3

Western

A gambler is thrown out of a western town, but returns when the town is suddenly threatened by a band of marauding Apaches.

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Directors
Hugo Fregonese
Production companies
Universal International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stephen McNallyStephen McNallySam Leeds
Coleen GrayColeen GraySally
Willard ParkerWillard ParkerMayor Joe Madden
Arthur ShieldsArthur ShieldsReverend Griffin
James GriffithJames GriffithLt. Glidden
Armando SilvestreArmando SilvestrePedro-Peter
Georgia BackusGeorgia BackusMrs. Keon
Clarence MuseClarence MuseJehu
Ruthelma StevensRuthelma StevensBetty Careless
James BestJames BestBert Keon
Chinto GuzmanChacho
Ray BennettRay BennettMr. Keon
Gertrude AstorGertrude AstorTownswoman (uncredited)
Hal BokarTownsman (uncredited)
Bill ClarkTownsman (uncredited)
Noreen CorcoranNoreen CorcoranChild (uncredited)
Mason Alan DinehartMason Alan DinehartChild (uncredited)
Steve DunhillBob, a Townsman (uncredited)
Stanley FraserTownsman (uncredited)
Clem FullerOut Rider (uncredited)

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