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The Searchers (1956)

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

16 May 1956 · 1h 59mWestern

★ 7.7 / 10 · 1,641 votes on TMDB

Directed by John Ford

What it's about

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

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)
Ken Curtis
Charlie McCorry
Harry Carey Jr.
Brad Jorgensen

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