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The Searchers(1956)
Status: Released
Date: 1956-05-16
77%
1526 Votes
Time: 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.
Languages: Spanish, English, Navajo.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $3,750,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
C.V. Whitney Pictures
Movie: The Searchers
Top 10 Billed 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
Video Trailer The Searchers
Video: Original Theatrical Trailer
Original Theatrical Trailer
Ethan Aims to Finish The Job
Leonard Maltin On THE SEARCHERS
Martin Confronts Ethan Before the Comanche Attack
Martin Scorsese on Watching THE SEARCHERS for the First Time
Texas Rangers Hold Off a Charge
All 6 videos
Original Theatrical Trailer - Trailer
Ethan Aims to Finish The Job - Clip
Leonard Maltin On THE SEARCHERS - Featurette
Martin Confronts Ethan Before the Comanche Attack - Clip
Martin Scorsese on Watching THE SEARCHERS for the First Time - Featurette
Texas Rangers Hold Off a Charge - Clip
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