1973年に公開された『ハイ・プレーンズ・ドリフター』は、クリント・イーストウッド主演の西部劇の傑作です。この記事では、同作の不気味な雰囲気や孤独な主人公に共感した方におすすめの、似たような映画やドラマを10本紹介します。

The Magnificent Seven (1960)
説明: A classic Western about a group of hired guns defending a village, blending action with themes of honor and sacrifice.
事実: The film is a remake of Akira Kurosawa's 'Seven Samurai' and inspired several sequels and a 2016 remake.


The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
説明: An epic Spaghetti Western that blends intense action with moral ambiguity, set against the backdrop of the American Civil War.
事実: The iconic score by Ennio Morricone was composed before filming began, and the actors rehearsed to the music.


Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)
説明: A visually stunning and operatic Western that explores themes of revenge, capitalism, and the changing frontier, with a slow-burning narrative.
事実: The film was initially a commercial failure but later gained cult status and is now considered a masterpiece.


The Wild Bunch (1969)
説明: A violent and nihilistic Western that portrays the end of an era for outlaws, featuring morally ambiguous characters and intense action sequences.
事実: The film's graphic violence was controversial at the time and led to debates about censorship in Hollywood.


The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976)
説明: A dark and morally complex Western that explores themes of revenge and redemption, featuring a lone protagonist navigating a lawless frontier.
事実: The film was initially directed by Philip Kaufman, but Clint Eastwood took over after creative differences. It was based on a novel by Forrest Carter.


Pale Rider (1985)
説明: A supernatural-tinged Western with a mysterious, almost mythical protagonist who arrives to protect a small community from ruthless oppressors.
事実: The film's title and themes are inspired by the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse from the Book of Revelation.


Unforgiven (1992)
説明: A gritty, revisionist Western that deconstructs the myth of the Old West, focusing on the brutal consequences of violence and the ambiguity of justice.
事実: This film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. It was marketed as Clint Eastwood's final Western.


True Grit (2010)
説明: A Coen Brothers Western that balances grim realism with dark humor, following a determined young girl's quest for justice.
事実: The film is a more faithful adaptation of the novel than the 1969 version, which starred John Wayne.


Django Unchained (2012)
説明: A stylized and violent revenge Western that mixes dark humor with brutal action, exploring themes of slavery and justice.
事実: The film features an original song by Rick Ross, which was controversial for its use of the N-word in a historical context.


The Hateful Eight (2015)
説明: A tense, dialogue-driven Western with a claustrophobic setting, focusing on betrayal, mistrust, and bloody confrontations.
事実: The film was shot in 70mm Ultra Panavision, a format rarely used since the 1960s, to emphasize its grand scale.
