About Drums Across the River

Drums Across the River was released in 1954. The film is directed by Nathan Juran and features actors like Audie Murphy and Walter Brennan. The story centers around a young man named Gary Brannon (Audie Murphy) who is set against mining a silver deposit as his father is opposed to it. However, when his father is killed, Gary decides to mine the silver to pay for his father's debts.

Making / Production

The movie was produced as a joint venture between Universal International and Walter Mirisch Productions. Director Nathan Juran managed to create a vivid, tension-filled atmosphere of 19th century mining communities, with a blend of action, drama and melancholy.

Actors

• Audie Murphy as Gary Brannon - Audie Murphy turns in a strong performance as Gary, a young man fraught with grief and anger who decides to mine the silver to avenge his father's death.
• Walter Brennan as Sam Brannon - Walter Brennan plays the role of Gary's father who met a tragic end due to his opposition towards the silver mining.
• Lisa Gaye as Sue Randolph - Lisa Gaye portrays Sue, Gary's love interest who is caught in between his quest for vengeance and peace.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Despite being set in the American West, the film was mainly shot in Durango, Mexico.
• In addition to working on the set, Audie Murphy performed his own stunts.
• The movie had an unofficial TV sequel titled "Seven Ways from Sundown" starring Audie Murphy.

Quotes

• "I guess we'd better ride on before our luck changes." - Gary Brannon
• "I've never seen such stubbornness... and in the end, was it worth it?" - Sarah Brannon

Music / Soundtrack

• The music for "Drums Across the River" was composed by Joseph Gershenson.
• An official soundtrack for the movie was never released, but the film's music is known for its dramatic intensity, matching the high stakes and tension of the story.