The Searchers (1956)

  • NR
  • 05/16/1956 (US)
  • Western
  • 1h 59m

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.

John Ford

Director

Frank S. Nugent

Screenplay

Alan Le May

Novel

Cast

John Wayne's headshot

John Wayne

Ethan Edwards
Jeffrey Hunter's headshot

Jeffrey Hunter

Martin Pawley
Vera Miles's headshot

Vera Miles

Laurie Jorgensen
Ward Bond's headshot

Ward Bond

Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton
Natalie Wood's headshot

Natalie Wood

Debbie Edwards
John Qualen's headshot

John Qualen

Lars Jorgensen
Olive Carey's headshot

Olive Carey

Mrs. Jorgensen
Henry Brandon's headshot

Henry Brandon

Chief Cicatriz (Scar)

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