Added to Netflix on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024 A mysterious stranger, with no name and a shadowy past, arrives in the small frontier town of Lago. Upon demonstrating his formidable gunfighting skills, he is quickly enlisted by the fearful townspeople to protect them from a trio of vengeful outlaws soon to arrive. As he prepares the town for the impending confrontation, the lines between hero and villain blur, and the townspeople are forced to confront their own complicity in a past tragedy. The film weaves elements of the supernatural with harsh realities of the Wild West, culminating in a climax that questions the very nature of justice and retribution.
Length: 1h 45m
Genre: Western
This Title is: Part ghost story, part revenge Western, blending supernatural elements with gritty realism
High Plains Drifter is New, and streaming on Netflix in Canada!
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Cast
- Clint Eastwood
- Verna Bloom
- Mariana Hill
- Mitch Ryan
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R
Contains scenes of violence and mature themes.
Trivia
- Clint Eastwood’s first Western film as both director and star.
- Entire town built in 18 days for filming.
- Supernatural interpretations suggest the Stranger could be the ghost of slain Marshal Jim Duncan.
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High Plains Drifter strikes a compelling balance between Eastwood’s iconic stoicism and the film’s dark, allegorical underpinnings. It is celebrated for its inventive storytelling and atmospheric tension, though some critics and viewers have noted its pacing and moral ambiguity. Overall, it remains a standout Western, notable for its blend of the supernatural and the moral complexities of justice and retribution.
Critic Scores
High Plains Drifter has received a great review by the critics
