A Thunder of Drums (1961)

Cast: Charles Bronson, Richard Chamberlain, Duane Eddy, James Douglas, Tammy Marihugh, Carol Wells, Slim Pickens, Clem Harvey, Casey Tibbs, Irene Tedrow, Marjorie Bennett, Richard Boone, George Hamilton, Luana Patten, Arthur O'Connell

Director: Joseph Newman, Joseph M. Newman

Rating: NR

Running Time: 97 min.

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?