The Searchers(1956)
“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.
Director
John Ford
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$4M
Cast
John Wayne
as Ethan Edwards
Jeffrey Hunter
as Martin Pawley
Vera Miles
as Laurie Jorgensen
Ward Bond
as Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton
Natalie Wood
as Debbie Edwards
John Qualen
as Lars Jorgensen
Olive Carey
as Mrs. Jorgensen
Henry Brandon
as Chief Cicatriz (Scar)
Ken Curtis
as Charlie McCorry
Harry Carey, Jr.
as Brad Jorgensen
Antonio Moreno
as Emilio Gabriel Fernandez y Figueroa
Hank Worden
as Mose Harper
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1956
Runtime
1h 59m
Language
Spanish
Rating
7.7 / 10
Budget
$4M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures • C.V. Whitney Pictures
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Where can I watch The Searchers?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Searchers (1956).
What is The Searchers about?▼
As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.
Who directed The Searchers?▼
The Searchers was directed by John Ford and released in 1956. It is a western film.
How long is The Searchers?▼
The Searchers has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
Who stars in The Searchers?▼
The cast of The Searchers includes John Wayne as Ethan Edwards, Jeffrey Hunter as Martin Pawley, Vera Miles as Laurie Jorgensen, Ward Bond as Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton, Natalie Wood as Debbie Edwards and more.
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