The Searchers

1956 7.7 (1464 votes) 1h 59m

Genres

Western

Production Companies

C.V. Whitney Pictures
Warner Bros. Pictures

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

Overview

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

Key Crew

Producer: Patrick Ford, C.V. Whitney

Screenplay: Frank S. Nugent

Director of Photography: Winton C. Hoch

Director: John Ford

Top Cast

John Wayne

Ethan Edwards

Jeffrey Hunter

Martin Pawley

Vera Miles

Laurie Jorgensen

Ward Bond

Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton

Natalie Wood

Debbie Edwards

John Qualen

Lars Jorgensen

Olive Carey

Mrs. Jorgensen

Henry Brandon

Chief Cicatriz (Scar)

Videos

Original Theatrical Trailer

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