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High Plains Drifter (1973)

โ€œThey'd never forget the day he drifted into town.โ€

7.3/10 ยท 1,392 votes 1h 46m r DramaWesternMystery

#16 of 30 films from 1973 #1158 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Clint Eastwood ยท Written by Ernest Tidyman

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Overview

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.

Cast

Clint Eastwoodas The Stranger
Verna Bloomas Sarah Belding
Marianna Hillas Callie Travers
Mitchell Ryanas Dave Drake
Jack Gingas Morgan Allen
Stefan Gieraschas Mayor Jason Hobart
Ted Hartleyas Lewis Belding
Billy Curtisas Mordecai
Geoffrey Lewisas Stacey Bridges
Scott Walkeras Bill Borders
Walter Barnesas Sheriff Sam Shaw
Paul Brinegaras Lutie Naylor
Richard Bullas Asa Goodwin
Robert Donneras Preacher

Facts

Release dateApril 19, 1973
Runtime106 min (1h 46m) โ€” about the same as the 1973 average of 110 min
GenresDrama, Western, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$5,500,000
Box office$15,700,000 (2.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0068699

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Questions

How long is High Plains Drifter?
High Plains Drifter runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Is High Plains Drifter worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 1,392 votes, which places it #16 of 30 films released in 1973 in this index (top 50%) and #1158 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed High Plains Drifter?
High Plains Drifter was directed by Clint Eastwood. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Million Dollar Baby (2004), Gran Torino (2008), Unforgiven (1992).
Who stars in High Plains Drifter?
Clint Eastwood as The Stranger; Verna Bloom as Sarah Belding; Marianna Hill as Callie Travers; Mitchell Ryan as Dave Drake; Jack Ging as Morgan Allen; Stefan Gierasch as Mayor Jason Hobart.
What is High Plains Drifter rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for High Plains Drifter?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18243.

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