Name: The Drifting Avenger
Director: Junya Satō
Genre: Drama, Western
Released: 1968-01-01
Duration: PT1h 47mM
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Ken Takakura, Ken Goodlet, Judith Roberts, Kevin Cooney, Ronald Norman Lea

Question 1

What is The Drifting Avenger (1968) about?

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Ken, son of a former samurai settles with his family in the west from Japan. Soon his family is killed in front of him by stagecoach robbers, making him aim to get revenge. Marvin an experienced gunman befriends Ken and becomes his mentor.

Question 2

Who stars in The Drifting Avenger?

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The Drifting Avenger stars Ken Takakura (Ken Kato), Ken Goodlet (Marvin), Judith Roberts (Rosa), Kevin Cooney (Mike the boy), Ronald Norman Lea (Franco). The film was directed by Junya Satō.

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How long is The Drifting Avenger?

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The Drifting Avenger has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1968. It is rated N/A.

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Is The Drifting Avenger worth watching?

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The Drifting Avenger holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. Fans of Drama, Western are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The Drifting Avenger?

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