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High Plains Drifter

R19731h 46mClint Eastwood
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 91% · Metacritic 69

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"They'd never forget the day he drifted into town."

A gunfighting stranger comes to the small settlement of Lago. After gunning down three gunmen who tried to kill him, the townsfolk decide to hire the Stranger to hold off three outlaws who are on their way.

WesternDramaMystery
GunslingerShowdownOutlawGunfighterGunsShootingOutlaws

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Frequently asked questions

What is High Plains Drifter (1973) about?

A gunfighting stranger comes to the small settlement of Lago. After gunning down three gunmen who tried to kill him, the townsfolk decide to hire the Stranger to hold off three outlaws who are on their way.

Who stars in High Plains Drifter?

High Plains Drifter stars Clint Eastwood (The Stranger), Verna Bloom (Sarah Belding), Marianna Hill (Callie Travers), Mitchell Ryan (Dave Drake), Jack Ging (Morgan Allen). The film was directed by Clint Eastwood.

How long is High Plains Drifter?

High Plains Drifter has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1973. It is rated R.

Is High Plains Drifter worth watching?

High Plains Drifter holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Western, Drama, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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