Movie
The Searchers
1956NR1h 59m7.7 / 10
He had to find her... he had to find her...
As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.
More about The Searchers
Cast
John WayneEthan Edwards
Jeffrey HunterMartin Pawley
Vera MilesLaurie Jorgensen
Ward BondRev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton
Natalie WoodDebbie Edwards
John QualenLars Jorgensen
Olive CareyMrs. Jorgensen
Henry BrandonChief Cicatriz (Scar)Credits
- Directed by
- John Ford
- Written by
- Frank S. Nugent, Alan Le May
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $3.8M
Production
Warner Bros. PicturesUnited States- C.V. Whitney Pictures
Themes
1860sabductionbrothercavalrycivil war veterancomanchedesertmassacre
