The Drifting Avenger
"Ken stakes his life on his gun and sword!!"
Originally released in 1968. The Drifting Avenger is a drama/western film. directed by Junya Satō.
Starring Ken Takakura, Ken Goodlet, and Judith Roberts
Synopsis
Ken, son of a former samurai settles with his family in the west from Japan. Soon his family is killed in front of him by stagecoach robbers, making him aim to get revenge. Marvin an experienced gunman befriends Ken and becomes his mentor.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 14, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Drifting Avenger about?
Ken, son of a former samurai settles with his family in the west from Japan. Soon his family is killed in front of him by stagecoach robbers, making him aim to get revenge. Marvin an experienced gu...
Who directed The Drifting Avenger?
The Drifting Avenger was directed by Junya Satō.
How long is The Drifting Avenger?
The Drifting Avenger has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was The Drifting Avenger released?
The Drifting Avenger was released on June 14, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Drifting Avenger?
The main cast of The Drifting Avenger includes Ken Takakura, Ken Goodlet, Judith Roberts, Kevin Cooney, Ronald Norman Lea.