
A mid-19th century mulatto slave is torn between his success as a pit-fighter and the injustices of white society.
Directed by Steve Carver, Drum leans on a strong ensemble — Warren Oates, Pam Grier, Ken Norton — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 1976.
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In Los Angeles, an ex-con takes the underground fighting world by storm in his quest to fulfill a promise to a dead friend.
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