The Drifter Against the Wind
1961, Japanese. Directed by Tokujirō Yamazaki.
Set in Toyohashi, the fifth and final installment of the ‘The Wanderer’ series sees Kobayashi Akira delve into the mystery of a friend's death.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 9 April 1961
- Original title
- 風に逆らう流れ者
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The Drifter Against the Wind: quick answers
What should I watch before The Drifter Against the Wind?
Watch The Drifter from the Sea (1960), Volcano Wind (1960), The Rambler on a Pearl Farm (1960), and The Wild, Unruly Drifter (1960) first.
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How long is The Drifter Against the Wind?
The Drifter Against the Wind runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The Drifter Against the Wind have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Drifter Against the Wind on?
The Drifter Against the Wind isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 April 1961. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Drifter Against the Wind?
If you liked The Drifter Against the Wind, try Orange, Death Note: L Change the WorLd, The Caller.
Who directed The Drifter Against the Wind?
The Drifter Against the Wind (1961) was directed by Tokujirō Yamazaki and stars Akira Kobayashi, Ruriko Asaoka, Arihiro Fujimura.