CinemaOSMovie · 1956 · 1h 59m · NR
The Searchers

He had to find her... he had to find her...

77%(1,641)IMDbWestern

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

Directed byJohn Ford

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 59m
Language
EN
Released
May 16, 1956
Budget
$3,750,000
Studios
Warner Bros. PicturesC.V. Whitney Pictures

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1 video
Original Theatrical Trailer

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
John Wayne

John Wayne

Ethan Edwards

Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey Hunter

Martin Pawley

Vera Miles

Vera Miles

Laurie Jorgensen

Ward Bond

Ward Bond

Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton

Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood

Debbie Edwards

John Qualen

John Qualen

Lars Jorgensen

Olive Carey

Olive Carey

Mrs. Jorgensen

Henry Brandon

Henry Brandon

Chief Cicatriz (Scar)

Ken Curtis

Ken Curtis

Charlie McCorry

Harry Carey Jr.

Harry Carey Jr.

Brad Jorgensen

Creative team
Directed by
John Ford
John Ford
Written by
Frank S. Nugent
Frank S. Nugent
Produced by
C.V. Whitney

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