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High Plains Drifter
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High Plains Drifter

1973-04-19 · 106 min · ★ 7.3

Western · Drama · Mystery

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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Directors
Clint Eastwood
Production companies
Malpaso Productions, Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,500,000
Revenue
USD 15,700,000

Top Cast

Clint EastwoodClint EastwoodThe Stranger
Verna BloomVerna BloomSarah Belding
Marianna HillMarianna HillCallie Travers
Mitchell RyanMitchell RyanDave Drake
Jack GingJack GingMorgan Allen
Stefan GieraschStefan GieraschMayor Jason Hobart
Ted HartleyTed HartleyLewis Belding
Billy CurtisBilly CurtisMordecai
Geoffrey LewisGeoffrey LewisStacey Bridges
Scott WalkerScott WalkerBill Borders
Walter BarnesSheriff Sam Shaw
Paul BrinegarPaul BrinegarLutie Naylor
Richard BullRichard BullAsa Goodwin
Robert DonnerRobert DonnerPreacher
John HillermanJohn HillermanBootmaker
Anthony JamesAnthony JamesCole Carlin
William O'ConnellWilliam O'ConnellBarber
John QuadeJohn QuadeJake Ross
Jane AullTownswoman
Dan VadisDan VadisDan Carlin

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