Drums Along the Mohawk(1939)
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Overview
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.
Director
John Ford
Studio
20th Century Fox
Cast
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
Dorris Bowdon
as Mary Reall
Jessie Ralph
as Mrs. Weaver
Arthur Shields
as Reverend Rosenkrantz
Robert Lowery
as John Weaver
Roger Imhof
as Gen. Nicholas Herkimer
Francis Ford
as Joe Boleo
Ward Bond
as Adam Hartman
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1939
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Drums Along the Mohawk?▼
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What is Drums Along the Mohawk about?▼
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.
Who directed Drums Along the Mohawk?▼
Drums Along the Mohawk was directed by John Ford and released in 1939. It is a drama, history, war film.
How long is Drums Along the Mohawk?▼
Drums Along the Mohawk has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in Drums Along the Mohawk?▼
The cast of Drums Along the Mohawk includes 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 more.
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