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Release Date:
22 August 1973 (USA)
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Tagline:
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Plot:
A gunfighting stranger comes to the small settlement of Lago and is hired to bring the townsfolk together in an attempt to hold off three outlaws who are on their way. full summary | full synopsis
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Small Town
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(9 articles)
Weekly Poll Results: Best Movie Directed by Clint Eastwood
(From FilmJunk. 16 December 2009, 11:23 AM, PST)
Updated: Reviews for Eastwood's 'Invictus' Begin to Tumble In
(From Rope Of Silicon. 27 November 2009, 1:32 PM, PST)
(From FilmJunk. 16 December 2009, 11:23 AM, PST)
Updated: Reviews for Eastwood's 'Invictus' Begin to Tumble In
(From Rope Of Silicon. 27 November 2009, 1:32 PM, PST)
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An entertaining and well thought out western
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Clint Eastwood | ... | The Stranger | |
| Verna Bloom | ... | Sarah Belding | |
| Marianna Hill | ... | Callie Travers (as Mariana Hill) | |
| Mitch Ryan | ... | Dave Drake (as Mitchell Ryan) | |
| Jack Ging | ... | Morgan Allen | |
| Stefan Gierasch | ... | Mayor Jason Hobart | |
| Ted Hartley | ... | Lewis Belding | |
| Billy Curtis | ... | Mordecai | |
| Geoffrey Lewis | ... | Stacey Bridges | |
| Scott Walker | ... | Bill Borders | |
| Walter Barnes | ... | Sheriff Sam Shaw | |
| Paul Brinegar | ... | Lutie Naylor | |
| Richard Bull | ... | Asa Goodwin | |
| Robert Donner | ... | Preacher | |
| John Hillerman | ... | Bootmaker |
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Runtime:
105 min
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Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)
Certification:
Iceland:16 |
USA:R (MPAA rating) |
New Zealand:R16 |
Spain:18 |
Argentina:16 |
UK:X (original rating) |
Canada:18+ (Ontario - 2006) |
Brazil:18 |
Netherlands:12 |
South Africa:16LV |
Australia:M (cable rating) |
Australia:R (original rating) |
Canada:13+ (Quebec) |
Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) |
Finland:K-16 |
Norway:16 (heavily cut) |
Singapore:M18 |
South Korea:15 |
Sweden:15 (heavily cut) |
UK:18 |
USA:R |
West Germany:18 |
Norway:(Banned) (1983-2003) (cinema release) |
Canada:R (Nova Scotia) |
Germany:BPjM Restricted
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One of the headstones in the graveyard bears the name Sergio Leone as a tribute.
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Incorrectly regarded as goofs: When Stacey, Cole and Dan come across three campers in the mountains, they have plenty of ammo despite their guns being given back to them empty when they left prison. However, it can be seen that their gun-belts still had ammunition in them.
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Quotes:
[first lines]
The Stranger: Beer... and a bottle.
Lutie Naylor: Ain't much good, but it's all there is.
[brings drinks]
Lutie Naylor: You want anything else?
The Stranger: Just a peaceful hour to drink in.
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The Stranger: Beer... and a bottle.
Lutie Naylor: Ain't much good, but it's all there is.
[brings drinks]
Lutie Naylor: You want anything else?
The Stranger: Just a peaceful hour to drink in.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso (1993) (TV)
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FAQ
Is there a book of this film?So who exactly is the stranger?
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I really had no idea what to expect when I grabbed High Plains Drifter from the video store shelf. I recently saw The Outlaw Josey Wales, and really enjoying that film, I figured I couldn't go wrong; I was right. High Plains Drifter is more than just another western with the standard assortment of gun fights, bar scenes, and shots of horseback riding on wide-open prairie. To be sure, it does have its share of the said events, it is a western after all, but what I particularly liked was the film's character development and well thought out story.
I don't want to ruin any of the film's enjoyment for any potential viewers, so I won't go into describing any of the characters. Suffice it to say though that they all have a very realistic quality to them, especially Clint Eastwood's character. No stereotyped good guys/bad guys here, thank you very much.
As I mentioned, the story is also very nicely developed. It has multiple layers which are peeled away as the movie progresses, remaining entertained throughout.
High Plains Drifter is an excellent western. If you're a fan of the genre, you'll no doubt find it to be an entertaining watch.