USA,
1956, 119 min
(Alternative: 114 min)
Directed by:
John FordScreenplay:
Frank S. NugentCinematography:
Winton C. HochComposer:
Max SteinerCast:
John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles, Ward Bond, Natalie Wood, John Qualen, Olive Carey, Henry Brandon, Ken Curtis, Harry Carey Jr., Antonio Moreno (more)VOD (3)
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Thought by many to be director John Ford's masterpiece, The Searchers tells the story of Ethan Edwards (John Wayne), an ex-confederate soldier who swears revenge after his brother's family is butchered by Comanches and his niece (Natalie Wood) is kidnapped. Accompanied by Martin Pawley (Jeffrey Hunter), a young foundling raised by the family, Ethan sets out on a epic seven-year search for the missing girl. But as their quest draws to a close, Martin begins to realise the extent to which Ethan has been dehumanised by his own thirst for revenge. (Warner Bros. Home Entertainment)
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