The Drifter
“BOOKED FOR A HANGING! Buster's Neck is Due For Stretching...Till He Starts His Six Guns Barking”
Synopsis
A Robin Hood-type outlaw rides the range and helps others. Another outlaw who looks just like him tries to cash in on the other outlaw's reputation.
Part of the Billy the Kid (Buster Crabbe) Collection
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 14, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Newfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Patricia Harper
- Original Title
- The Drifter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- PRC, Sigmund Neufeld Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Newfield
Patricia Harper
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Newfield
Director
Patricia Harper
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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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 Robin Hood-type outlaw rides the range and helps others. Another outlaw who looks just like him tries to cash in on the other outlaw's reputation.
Who directed The Drifter?
The Drifter was directed by Sam Newfield.
Who stars in The Drifter?
The principal cast of The Drifter includes Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Carol Parker, Jack Ingram, Jimmy Aubrey.
When was The Drifter released and how long is it?
The Drifter was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Drifter?
The Drifter holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).