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High Plains Drifter 1973

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

★ 7.3/10 R WesternDramaMystery Released
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What is High Plains Drifter?

High Plains Drifter is a film first released in 1973. Catalogued under Western, Drama, Mystery.

Type
Film
Year
1973
Status
Released
Runtime
106 minutes
Release date
Apr 19, 1973
Studios
Malpaso Productions, Universal Pictures
Genres
Western, Drama, Mystery
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High Plains Drifter is a film first released in 1973. Catalogued under Western, Drama, Mystery. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.

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Should you watch it?

“A mysterious gunfighting stranger arrives in a small settlement to face incoming outlaws.”

Reasons to watch
  • directed by Clint Eastwood
  • classic 1973 western film
Keep in mind
  • rated R for mature content

Watch it if you enjoy classic western dramas directed by Clint Eastwood.

This film is rated R and contains mature western themes and violence.

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When was High Plains Drifter released?

The film was released in the United States on April 19, 1973.

Who directed the movie?

It was directed by Clint Eastwood.

What genres does the film belong to?

It is classified as a western, drama, and mystery.

What is the runtime of the film?

The runtime is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Where does the story take place?

The story is set in the small settlement of Lago.