The Searchers poster
77%
IMDb7.8/10(94000 votes)
Director John Ford
Screenplay Frank S. Nugent

The Searchers

Western1956

Tagline: He had to find her... he had to find her...

Release Date: 1956-05-16

Duration: 119 minutes

Synopsis

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

Casting

  • John Wayne
    Ethan Edwards
  • Natalie Wood
    Debbie Edwards
  • Ward Bond
    Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton
  • Vera Miles
    Laurie Jorgensen
  • Patrick Wayne
    Lt. Greenhill
  • Ken Curtis
    Charlie McCorry
  • Lana Wood
    Younger Debbie Edwards
  • Hank Worden
    Mose Harper
  • Harry Carey, Jr.
    Brad Jorgensen
  • Henry Brandon
    Chief Cicatriz (Scar)
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