High Plains Drifter(1973)
“They'd never forget the day he drifted into town.”
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.
Director
Clint Eastwood
Studio
Malpaso Productions
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$16M
Cast
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
Ted Hartley
as Lewis Belding
Billy Curtis
as Mordecai
Geoffrey Lewis
as Stacey Bridges
Scott Walker
as Bill Borders
Walter Barnes
as Sheriff Sam Shaw
Paul Brinegar
as Lutie Naylor
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1973
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$16M
Production Companies
Malpaso Productions • Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch High Plains Drifter?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for High Plains Drifter (1973).
What is High Plains Drifter 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 directed High Plains Drifter?▼
High Plains Drifter was directed by Clint Eastwood and released in 1973. It is a western, drama, mystery film.
How long is High Plains Drifter?▼
High Plains Drifter has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in High Plains Drifter?▼
The cast of High Plains Drifter includes 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 and more.
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