A Distant Trumpet
1964, English. Directed by Raoul Walsh.
From Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Horgan's epic novel of Indians and Indian-fighters
In 1883, US Cavalry lieutenant Matthew Hazard, newly graduated from West Point, is assigned to isolated Fort Delivery on the Mexican border of Arizona, where he meets commanding officer Teddy Mainwarring's wife Kitty, whom he later rescues from an Indian attack.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Raoul WalshDirector
- Troy Donahue2nd Lt. Matthew 'Matt' Hazard
- Suzanne PleshetteMrs. Kitty Mainwarring
- Diane McBainLaura Frelief
- James GregoryMaj. Gen. Alexander Upton Quaint
- William Reynolds1st Lt. Teddy Mainwarring
- Claude AkinsSeely Jones
- Kent SmithSecretary of War
- Bartlett RobinsonMajor Hiram Prescott
- Mary PattonJessica Prescott
- Larry WardSgt. Kroger
- Richard X. SlatterySgt. Fry
- Bobby BarePvt. Cranshaw
Details
- Released
- 20 May 1964
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Twist
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A Distant Trumpet runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
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A Distant Trumpet is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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A Distant Trumpet isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Distant Trumpet?
If you liked A Distant Trumpet, try She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, Forty Guns, Don't Come Knocking.
Who directed A Distant Trumpet?
A Distant Trumpet (1964) was directed by Raoul Walsh and stars Troy Donahue, Suzanne Pleshette, Diane McBain.