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Drums Along the Mohawk

1939·Movie·NR·100 min·6.5(127)

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Albany, New York, 1776. After marrying, Gil and Lana travel north to settle on a small farm in the Mohawk River Valley, but soon their growing prosperity and happiness are threatened by the sinister sound of drums that announce dark times of revolution and war.

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Where to watch Drums Along the Mohawk in United States

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About Drums Along the Mohawk

Drums Along the Mohawk is a 1939 English-language drama, history and war film directed by John Ford. The cast is led by Claudette Colbert, Henry Fonda, Edna May Oliver. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Drums Along the Mohawk was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on November 10, 1939, and carries a NR certification.

Director
John Ford
Writers
Lamar Trotti, Sonya Levien
Release date
November 10, 1939
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
20th Century Fox
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Drums Along the Mohawk cast & crew

Drums Along the Mohawk was directed by John Ford and written by Lamar Trotti and Sonya Levien.

The cast features Claudette Colbert as Lana (Magdelana), Henry Fonda as Gilbert Martin, Edna May Oliver as Mrs. Mc Klennar, Eddie Collins as Christian Reall, John Carradine as Caldwell, and Dorris Bowdon as Mary Reall.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alfred Newman, cinematography is by Bert Glennon, and it was produced by Darryl F. Zanuck.

Is Drums Along the Mohawk worth watching?

Drums Along the Mohawk holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 127 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, history, and war, Drums Along the Mohawk is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Drums Along the Mohawk

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Cast of Drums Along the Mohawk

Claudette Colbert

Claudette Colbert

Lana (Magdelana)

Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda

Gilbert Martin

Edna May Oliver

Edna May Oliver

Mrs. Mc Klennar

Eddie Collins

Eddie Collins

Christian Reall

John Carradine

John Carradine

Caldwell

Dorris Bowdon

Dorris Bowdon

Mary Reall

Jessie Ralph

Jessie Ralph

Mrs. Weaver

Arthur Shields

Arthur Shields

Reverend Rosenkrantz

Robert Lowery

Robert Lowery

John Weaver

Roger Imhof

Roger Imhof

Gen. Nicholas Herkimer

Francis Ford

Francis Ford

Joe Boleo

Ward Bond

Ward Bond

Adam Hartman

Drums Along the Mohawk — FAQs

Where can I watch Drums Along the Mohawk in United States?

Drums Along the Mohawk is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Drums Along the Mohawk in?

Drums Along the Mohawk is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Drums Along the Mohawk?

Drums Along the Mohawk runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).

What is Drums Along the Mohawk rated?

Drums Along the Mohawk is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 127 ratings.

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