The Drifter (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film
Released in 1944, The Drifter is a western film directed by Sam Newfield, running about 62 minutes. “BOOKED FOR A HANGING! Buster's Neck is Due For Stretching...Till He Starts His Six Guns Barking” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Robin Hood-type outlaw rides the range and helps others. Another outlaw who looks just like him tries to cash in on the other outlaw's reputation.
Who’s in it. The Drifter stars Buster Crabbe as Billy Carson / Drifter Davis, Al St. John as Fuzzy Q. Jones, Carol Parker as Sally Dawson and Jack Ingram as Dirk Trent, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Drifter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Drifter tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Drifter (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Drifter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Drifter?
- The Drifter stars Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Carol Parker, Jack Ingram and Jimmy Aubrey.
- When was The Drifter released?
- The Drifter was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.