

The Searchers
1956-05-16 · 119 min · ★ 7.7
As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.
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Production details
- 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 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)
Ken CurtisCharlie McCorry
Harry Carey Jr.Brad Jorgensen
Antonio MorenoEmilio Gabriel Fernandez y Figueroa
Hank WordenMose Harper
Walter CoyAaron Edwards
Dorothy JordanMartha Edwards
Pippa ScottLucy Edwards
Patrick WayneLt. Greenhill
Lana WoodYounger Debbie Edwards
Mae MarshDark Cloaked Woman at Fort Guarding Deranged Woman (uncredited)
Ruth CliffordDeranged Woman at Fort (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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