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The Searchers
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The Searchers

1956-05-16 · 119 min · ★ 7.7

Western

As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.

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Directors
John Ford
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures, C.V. Whitney Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,750,000

Top Cast

John WayneJohn WayneEthan Edwards
Jeffrey HunterJeffrey HunterMartin Pawley
Vera MilesVera MilesLaurie Jorgensen
Ward BondWard BondRev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton
Natalie WoodNatalie WoodDebbie Edwards
John QualenJohn QualenLars Jorgensen
Olive CareyOlive CareyMrs. Jorgensen
Henry BrandonHenry BrandonChief Cicatriz (Scar)
Ken CurtisKen CurtisCharlie McCorry
Harry Carey Jr.Harry Carey Jr.Brad Jorgensen
Antonio MorenoAntonio MorenoEmilio Gabriel Fernandez y Figueroa
Hank WordenHank WordenMose Harper
Beulah ArchulettaLook
Walter CoyWalter CoyAaron Edwards
Dorothy JordanDorothy JordanMartha Edwards
Pippa ScottPippa ScottLucy Edwards
Patrick WaynePatrick WayneLt. Greenhill
Lana WoodLana WoodYounger Debbie Edwards
Mae MarshMae MarshDark Cloaked Woman at Fort Guarding Deranged Woman (uncredited)
Ruth CliffordRuth CliffordDeranged Woman at Fort (uncredited)

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