B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.3 / 100
1951Action / Adventure / Drama1h 16m
APACHE DRUMS
A gambler is thrown out of a western town, but returns when the town is suddenly threatened by a band of marauding Apaches.
Above the Line
Hugo Fregonese·DirectorDavid Chandler·ScreenplayHarry Brown·Original StoryCharles P. Boyle·Director of PhotographyHans J. Salter·Original Music ComposerMilton Carruth·Editor
Cast
Stephen McNally·Sam LeedsColeen Gray·SallyWillard Parker·Mayor Joe MaddenArthur Shields·Reverend GriffinJames Griffith·Lt. GliddenArmando Silvestre·Pedro-PeterGeorgia Backus·Mrs. KeonClarence Muse·JehuRuthelma Stevens·Betty CarelessJames Best·Bert Keon
Full Crew(30 credits)
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Hugo Fregonese·DirectorMarshall Green·Assistant DirectorWilliam Holland·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
David Chandler·ScreenplayHarry Brown·Original Story
Camera· 1
Charles P. Boyle·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Milton Carruth·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Hans J. Salter·Original Music ComposerLeslie I. Carey·SoundGlenn E. Anderson·SoundFrank Gorback·SoundEverett Smith·SoundBill Swartz·Sound
Art & Design· 10
Robert Clatworthy·Art DirectionBernard Herzbrun·Art DirectionBill Thomas·Costume DesignA. Roland Fields·Set DecorationBud Westmore·Makeup ArtistRussell A. Gausman·Set DecorationJoe Stinton·Makeup ArtistMonty Westmore·Makeup ArtistEd Keyes·PropsSolly Martino·Props
Production· 2
Val Lewton·ProducerDewey Starkey·Production Manager
Other Departments· 5
Joan St. Oegger·HairstylistSue Kirkpatrick·HairstylistBill Clark·StuntsChuck Hayward·StuntsAlex Sharp·Stunts
By the Numbers
66.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Tense, Action Packed
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated
“The poster features a dynamic illustration with a light blue sky at the top transitioning to a sandy, light brown desert landscape at the bottom. The title "APA”
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Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Vibrant, Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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