Review of High Plains Drifter (1973) by George B — 07 Jun 2009

Excellent & dark spaghetti western. Mysterious. A classic.

This review of High Plains Drifter (1973) was written by George B on 07 Jun 2009.

High Plains Drifter has generally received very positive reviews.

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