The Drifter Series

(EN)

Number of Movies: 5

Overview

An action focused series starring Akira Kobayashi that ran parallel to The Rambler series.

Featured Crew

5 Movies

Plans to build a touristic hot spring on the island of Izu Oshima run afoul of the Kobe yakuza group, which intends to use the island as a relay base for drug smuggling.

Wind of Volcano

May 28, 1960

An airplane loaded with 50 million yen for the reconstruction of Amami Oshima crashes en route from Kagoshima, Kyushu, but neither the money nor the remains of the pilot can be found.

Set in Uwajima, Shikoku, an action film starring Akira Kobayashi who uncovers evils related to pearl farming.

The Angry Rambler

November 16, 1960

Fourth installment of Nikkatsu's "Drifter" series, with Kobayashi Akira.

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.

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