Review of High Plains Drifter (1973) by Brian C — 25 Dec 2007

I rate this one third in Clint's string of westerns behind Good, Bad and the Ugly and Unfogiven.

This review of High Plains Drifter (1973) was written by Brian C on 25 Dec 2007.

High Plains Drifter has generally received very positive reviews.

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