High Plains Drifter (1973): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
High Plains Drifter is a 1973 mystery western starring Clint Eastwood, Geoffrey Lewis and Stefan Gierasch. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $15.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is High Plains Drifter About?
The premise of High Plains Drifter without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A lone and enigmatic gunslinger, played by Clint Eastwood, arrives in the isolated town of Lago, instantly stirring up a mixture of intrigue and suspicion. He demonstrates his skills in several confrontations, leading the townsfolk to believe he might be their only protection against a vengeful gang seeking retribution. However, as his power and influence grow, so does the unsettling mystery surrounding his true motives and a dark secret that threatens the town.
High Plains Drifter Cast
Clint Eastwood leads the cast, with Geoffrey Lewis and Stefan Gierasch.
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Critics gave High Plains Drifter 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 94% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 86%
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Metacritic 69 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 73% User score
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High Plains Drifter Plot Summary
What happens in High Plains Drifter from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the sun-baked, secluded town of Lago, a mysterious stranger appears through the desert haze, his identity concealed beneath a weathered leather duster. As he encounters a trio of gunslingers hired to protect the town, they scoff and jeer at him, only to find themselves swiftly dispatched by his lethal capabilities. Amidst the chaos, Callie Travers, a stunning blonde, can’t resist sparring with him, which unwittingly leads to a savage assault that leaves her shaken and vulnerable.
Full summary
The whole story of High Plains Drifter, scene by scene
High Plains Drifter Box Office
High Plains Drifter grossed $15.7 million worldwide. $15.7 million came from the US and Canada and $6,540 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$15.7M
- US & Canada
- $15.7M
- International
- $6.5K
High Plains Drifter Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.
- Clip The New Regiment Practices Their Drills
- Clip The Stranger's Iconic Barber Shop Showdown
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High Plains Drifter Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “荒野のストレンジャー” and “황야의 스트렌저”.
- Also known as
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- 荒野のストレンジャー
- 황야의 스트렌저
- Ein Fremder ohne Namen
- Lo straniero senza nome
- Ruoska
- L'Homme des hautes plaines
- Infierno de cobardes
- O Pistoleiro do Diabo
- Бродяга высокогорных равнин
- 荒野浪子
- Fennsíkok csavargója
- En fremmed uden navn
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- Tulák z širých plání
- עיר ושמה גיהנום
- Kasabadaki Yabancı
- 평원의 무법자
- O Estranho Sem Nome
- Скитникът от платата
- Mannen med oxpiskan
- Mściciel
- La venganza del muerto
- Raitelis iš Aukštųjų lygumų
- Περιπλανώμενος Πιστολέρο
- غریبه دشتهای بالا
- Nepoznati zaštitnik
- Străinul fără nume
- Блукач високогірних рівнин
- ล้างอิทธิพลเถื่อน
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High Plains Drifter FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of High Plains Drifter, each answered in a sentence.
How long is High Plains Drifter?
High Plains Drifter runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was High Plains Drifter released?
High Plains Drifter was released on August 22, 1973.
Who is in the cast of High Plains Drifter?
High Plains Drifter stars Clint Eastwood, Geoffrey Lewis and Stefan Gierasch, among 10 credited actors.
How much did High Plains Drifter make at the box office?
High Plains Drifter grossed $15.7 million worldwide ($15.7 million domestic, $6,540 international).
How is High Plains Drifter rated?
High Plains Drifter has 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Does High Plains Drifter have a post-credit scene?
No. High Plains Drifter has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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