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The Searchers (1956)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
John Ford
  • Profile picture of John Wayne
    Ethan Edwards John Wayne
  • Profile picture of Jeffrey Hunter
    Martin Pawley Jeffrey Hunter
  • Profile picture of Vera Miles
    Laurie Jorgensen Vera Miles
  • Profile picture of Ward Bond
    Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton Ward Bond
  • Profile picture of Natalie Wood
    Debbie Edwards Natalie Wood
  • Profile picture of John Qualen
    Lars Jorgensen John Qualen
  • Profile picture of Olive Carey
    Mrs. Jorgensen Olive Carey
  • Profile picture of Henry Brandon
    Chief Cicatriz (Scar) Henry Brandon

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Keywords

  • brother
  • native american
  • uncle
  • racist
  • prejudice
  • racism
  • massacre
  • desert
  • cavalry
  • reverend
  • comanche
  • technicolor
  • civil war veteran
  • abduction