Rating: NR
Genre:
War
Release Date: 04/15/2003
Dubbed: English
Flags: Suitable for Children
Distributor/Studio: Alpha Video
Directed by former set designer
William Cameron Menzies, this minor Civil War effort from low-budget producers
King Brothers stars
James Craig and
Guy Madison as former West Point roommates now on opposing sides in the war between the states. Assigned to delay
General Sherman's march toward Atlanta,
Major Clay Clayborn (
Craig) and 20 rebel volunteers take position on top of Devil Mountain where they proceed to bombard Union supply trains, at first almost unimpeded. Unaware that his best friend is leading the rebels, Union major
Will Denning (
Madison) prepares to blow up the entire mountain but
Clay's former fiancé,
Kathy Summers (
Barbara Payton), manages to persuade him to cease fire while she negotiates a deal. Filmed in inexpensive Super Cine Color,
Drums in the Deep South was produced independently and awarded an
RKO release.
~ Hans J. Wollstein, All Movie Guide