The Drifter
“Loving him was wrong. Dead wrong.”
Synopsis
A suspensefilled thriller about a successful single woman who, on a deserted road, picks up a mysterious hitchhiker. Once back in the city, "The Drifter" follows her every move. Every attempt to free herself of his harassment fails until the shocking conclusion is revealed!
Top Cast
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Kim Delaney
Julia Robbins
Timothy Bottoms
Arthur
Al Shannon
Kriger
Miles O'Keeffe
Trey
Anna Garduno
Matty
Loren Haynes
Willie Munroe
Larry Brand
Morrison
Thomas Wagner
Captain Edwards
Ernest Alexander
Eugene
JoAnn Willette
Carrie
Gil Christner
Gas Attendant
Al Guarino
Joe Santini
George Derby
Jawbone
Bodacious Bob McVickery
Bodacious
Rebecca Reynolds
Biker Chick
Charles Zucker
Jerome
Patrick McCord
Mr. Skank
Ken Stein
Shopper
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Brand
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Brand
- Original Score
- Rick Conrad
- Original Title
- The Drifter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Brand
Larry Brand
Rick Conrad
David Sperling, Peter Jensen
Stephen Mark
Ken Stein, Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Brand
Director
Ken Stein
Producer
Larry Brand
Writer
Stephen Mark
Editor
David Sperling
Director of Photography
Stephen Greenberg
Production Design
Patrick J. Statham
Stunt Coordinator
Daryl Binder
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Drifter.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Drifter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Drifter about?
A suspensefilled thriller about a successful single woman who, on a deserted road, picks up a mysterious hitchhiker. Once back in the city, "The Drifter" follows her every move. Every attempt to free herself of his harassment fails until the shocking conclusion is revealed!
Who directed The Drifter?
The Drifter was directed by Larry Brand.
Who stars in The Drifter?
The principal cast of The Drifter includes Kim Delaney, Timothy Bottoms, Al Shannon, Miles O'Keeffe, Anna Garduno.
When was The Drifter released and how long is it?
The Drifter was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Drifter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Drifter was composed by Rick Conrad.