The Drifting Avenger
1968, Japanese. Directed by Junya Satō.
Ken stakes his life on his gun and sword!!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 14 June 1968
- Original title
- 荒野の渡世人
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoshihiro Ishimatsu
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The Drifting Avenger runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
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The Drifting Avenger isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 June 1968. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Drifting Avenger?
If you liked The Drifting Avenger, try Jane Got a Gun, Don't Come Knocking, Man in the Shadow.
Who directed The Drifting Avenger?
The Drifting Avenger (1968) was directed by Junya Satō and stars Ken Takakura, Ken Goodlet, Judith Roberts.