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The Drifter
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The Drifter

1932-01-10 · 71 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · Western

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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Directors
William A. O'Connor
Production companies
Willis Kent Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

William FarnumWilliam FarnumThe Drifter
Noah BeeryNoah BeeryJohn McNary
Phyllis BarringtonPhyllis BarringtonBonnie McNary
Charles SellonCharles SellonWhitey
Bruce WarrenPaul LaTour
Russell HoptonRussell HoptonMontana
Ann BrodyAnn BrodyMarie
Ynez SeaburyYnez SeaburyYvonne

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