The Search(1948)
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Overview
In postwar Germany, a displaced Czech boy, separated from his family during wartime, is befriended by an American GI while the boy's mother desperately searches for him.
Director
Fred Zinnemann
Studio
Praesens-Film
Cast
Montgomery Clift
as Ralph Stevenson
Ivan Jandl
as Karel Malik aka 'Jim'/'Jimmy'
Aline MacMahon
as Mrs. Murray
Wendell Corey
as Jerry Fisher
Jarmila Novotná
as Hannah Malik
Mary Patton
as Mrs. Fisher
Ewart G. Morrison
as Mr. Crookes
Leopold Borkowski
as Joel Markowsky
Claude Gambier
as Raoul Dubois
William Rogers
as Tom Fisher
Fred Zinnemann
as Interpreter (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1948
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Production Companies
Praesens-Film • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Where can I watch The Search?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Search (1948).
What is The Search about?▼
In postwar Germany, a displaced Czech boy, separated from his family during wartime, is befriended by an American GI while the boy's mother desperately searches for him.
Who directed The Search?▼
The Search was directed by Fred Zinnemann and released in 1948. It is a drama, war film.
How long is The Search?▼
The Search has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in The Search?▼
The cast of The Search includes Montgomery Clift as Ralph Stevenson, Ivan Jandl as Karel Malik aka 'Jim'/'Jimmy', Aline MacMahon as Mrs. Murray, Wendell Corey as Jerry Fisher, Jarmila Novotná as Hannah Malik and more.
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