The Drifter
Synopsis
Alan, the son of a concert pianist, is a rolling stone. Wandering from place to place, unable to settle down anywhere, he prefers roaming the country moving from affair to affair. And yet there had been Renee, who bore him a little boy and brought him a glimpse of happiness. But afraid of commitment Alan had hit the road again, a long road to nowhere...
Top Cast
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Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 8, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Matter
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Matter
- Original Score
- Ken Lauber
- Original Title
- The Drifter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Surfilms
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Matter
Alex Matter
Ken Lauber
Pierre Lasry
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Lasry
Producer
Alex Matter
Director
Alex Matter
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Drifter
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What is The Drifter about?
Alan, the son of a concert pianist, is a rolling stone. Wandering from place to place, unable to settle down anywhere, he prefers roaming the country moving from affair to affair. And yet there had been Renee, who bore him a little boy and brought him a glimpse of happiness. But afraid of commitment Alan had hit the road again, a long road to nowhere...
Who directed The Drifter?
The Drifter was directed by Alex Matter.
Who stars in The Drifter?
The principal cast of The Drifter includes John Tracy, Sadja Marr, Michael Fair, Lew Skinner, Edward B. Randolph.
When was The Drifter released and how long is it?
The Drifter was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Drifter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Drifter was composed by Ken Lauber.