The Drifter
Synopsis
A man known as The Drifter returns home to his cabin in the woods and winds up getting involved with an escaped convict, a gunfighter, lumber company rivals, mysterious family ties and murder.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 10, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. O'Connor
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Drake
- Original Title
- The Drifter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Willis Kent Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. O'Connor
Oliver Drake
William Nobles
Tom Persons
Willis Kent
Department Leadership Roster
William A. O'Connor
Director
Willis Kent
Producer
Tom Persons
Editor
William Nobles
Director of Photography
Oliver Drake
Writer
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
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What is The Drifter about?
A man known as The Drifter returns home to his cabin in the woods and winds up getting involved with an escaped convict, a gunfighter, lumber company rivals, mysterious family ties and murder.
Who directed The Drifter?
The Drifter was directed by William A. O'Connor.
Who stars in The Drifter?
The principal cast of The Drifter includes William Farnum, Noah Beery, Phyllis Barrington, Charles Sellon, Bruce Warren.
When was The Drifter released and how long is it?
The Drifter was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
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.).