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The Searchers

The Searchers

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

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

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Searchers
  • Genres: Western
  • Release Date: 1956-05-16
  • Runtime: 119 minutes
  • Rating: 7.698/10 (1468 votes)
  • Budget: $3,750,000
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: C.V. Whitney Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 5.546
  • Languages: Spanish, English, Navajo

Cast & Crew

John Wayne

John Wayne

as Ethan Edwards

Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey Hunter

as Martin Pawley

Vera Miles

Vera Miles

as Laurie Jorgensen

Ward Bond

Ward Bond

as Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton

Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood

as Debbie Edwards

John Qualen

John Qualen

as Lars Jorgensen

Olive Carey

Olive Carey

as Mrs. Jorgensen

Henry Brandon

Henry Brandon

as Chief Cicatriz (Scar)

Ken Curtis

Ken Curtis

as Charlie McCorry

Harry Carey, Jr.

Harry Carey, Jr.

as Brad Jorgensen

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Trailers & Clips

Ethan Aims to Finish The Job

Texas Rangers Hold Off a Charge

Original Theatrical Trailer

Searching

Found Lucy

External Links

Keywords

brothernative americanuncleracistprejudiceracismmassacredesertcavalryreverendcomanchetechnicolorcivil war veteranabduction

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Searchers?

The Searchers is a Western movie directed by . It was released on 1956-05-16.

Who are the main actors in The Searchers?

The main cast includes John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles, Ward Bond, Natalie Wood, .

Where can I watch The Searchers online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Searchers is available.

Is The Searchers based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of The Searchers?

The Searchers has an IMDb rating of 7.698/10 based on 1468 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Searchers?

The movie had a production budget of $3,750,000 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Searchers?

The soundtrack was composed by C.V. Whitney Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Searchers filmed?

The Searchers was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Searchers?

The total runtime of The Searchers is 119 minutes.

Is The Searchers suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Searchers?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Searchers.

Does The Searchers have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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