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The Searchers

The Searchers

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.

Western

Release: 1956-05-16Runtime: 119 minRating: 7.694 (1554)

Cast

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

Crew

C.V. Whitney

Producer

Jack Murray

Editor

Max Steiner

Max Steiner

Original Music Composer

Frank S. Nugent

Frank S. Nugent

Screenplay

Winton C. Hoch

Director of Photography

Merian C. Cooper

Merian C. Cooper

Executive Producer

Alan Le May

Novel

John Ford

John Ford

Director

Chuck Roberson

Chuck Roberson

Stunts

Henry Wills

Henry Wills

Stunts

Clips & Videos

Martin Confronts Ethan Before the Comanche Attack

Martin Confronts Ethan Before the Comanche Attack

Ethan Aims to Finish The Job

Ethan Aims to Finish The Job

Texas Rangers Hold Off a Charge

Texas Rangers Hold Off a Charge

Original Theatrical Trailer

Original Theatrical Trailer

Martin Scorsese on Watching THE SEARCHERS for the First Time

Martin Scorsese on Watching THE SEARCHERS for the First Time