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High Plains Drifter

1973·Movie·R·105 min·7.3(1,345)

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.

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FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
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JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About High Plains Drifter

High Plains Drifter is a 1973 English-language western, drama and mystery film directed by Clint Eastwood. The cast is led by Clint Eastwood, Verna Bloom, Marianna Hill. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 1300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, fuboTV, Netflix Standard with Ads.

High Plains Drifter was produced by Malpaso Productions and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on April 19, 1973, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $16 million worldwide.

Director
Clint Eastwood
Writers
Ernest Tidyman
Release date
April 19, 1973
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$16 million
Production
Malpaso Productions, Universal Pictures
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High Plains Drifter cast & crew

High Plains Drifter was directed by Clint Eastwood and written by Ernest Tidyman.

The cast features 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 Stefan Gierasch as Mayor Jason Hobart.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dee Barton, cinematography is by Bruce Surtees, and it was produced by Jennings Lang and Robert Daley.

Is High Plains Drifter worth watching?

High Plains Drifter holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 1,345 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed western films.

At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy western, drama, and mystery, High Plains Drifter is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch High Plains Drifter

In United States, you can stream High Plains Drifter on Netflix, fuboTV, and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of High Plains Drifter

Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood

The Stranger

Verna Bloom

Verna Bloom

Sarah Belding

Marianna Hill

Marianna Hill

Callie Travers

Mitchell Ryan

Mitchell Ryan

Dave Drake

Jack Ging

Jack Ging

Morgan Allen

Stefan Gierasch

Stefan Gierasch

Mayor Jason Hobart

Ted Hartley

Ted Hartley

Lewis Belding

Billy Curtis

Billy Curtis

Mordecai

Geoffrey Lewis

Geoffrey Lewis

Stacey Bridges

Scott Walker

Scott Walker

Bill Borders

Walter Barnes

Walter Barnes

Sheriff Sam Shaw

Paul Brinegar

Paul Brinegar

Lutie Naylor

High Plains Drifter — FAQs

Where can I watch High Plains Drifter in United States?

High Plains Drifter is streaming on Netflix, fuboTV, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.

Is High Plains Drifter on Netflix?

Yes — High Plains Drifter is currently available on Netflix in United States.

What language is High Plains Drifter in?

High Plains Drifter is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is High Plains Drifter?

High Plains Drifter runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).

What is High Plains Drifter rated?

High Plains Drifter is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 1,345 ratings.

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