Review of High Plains Drifter (1973) by Dryorophus — 21 Dec 2010

Ghost rider Clint smokes, drinks, screws, paints town red, kills bad guys, drifts off again.

This review of High Plains Drifter (1973) was written by Dryorophus on 21 Dec 2010.

High Plains Drifter has generally received very positive reviews.

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