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The Drifter Series
An action focused series starring Akira Kobayashi that ran parallel to The Rambler series.
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Part 1 · Feb 28, 1960
The Drifter from the Sea
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.
Part 2 · May 28, 1960
Volcano Wind
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.
Part 3 · Sep 3, 1960
The Rambler on a Pearl Farm
Set in Uwajima, Shikoku, an action film starring Akira Kobayashi who uncovers evils related to pearl farming.
Part 4 · Nov 16, 1960
The Wild, Unruly Drifter
Fourth installment of Nikkatsu's "Drifter" series, with Kobayashi Akira.
Part 5 · Apr 9, 1961
The Drifter Against the Wind
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.