Drum Beat

Overview

President Grant tasks Indian fighter MacKay with negotiating peace with the Modocs in northern California and southern Oregon. En route, he also has the responsibility of escorting Nancy Meek to her relatives’ home. Tensions escalate when the rogue Captain Jack leads his men in ambushes and violent acts against settlers. Ultimately, MacKay confronts Jack in a fierce showdown, utilizing weapons and hand-to-hand combat to end the conflict. The stakes rise as personal and political tensions collide in this gripping tale of courage and survival.