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The Searchers is a 1956 American Technicolor VistaVision epic Western film directed by John Ford and written by Frank S. Nugent, based on the 1954 novel by Alan Le May. It is set during the Texas-Native American wars, and stars John Wayne as a middle-aged Civil War veteran who spends years looking for his abducted niece (Natalie Wood), accompanied by his adopted nephew (Jeffrey Hunter).

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1956 · 1h 59m · Western

TMDB 7.7/10 (1,605 votes)

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

Directed by John Ford

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John FordDirector

John Wayneas Ethan Edwards

Jeffrey Hunteras Martin Pawley

Vera Milesas Laurie Jorgensen

Ward Bondas Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton

Natalie Woodas Debbie Edwards

John Qualenas Lars Jorgensen

Olive Careyas Mrs. Jorgensen

Henry Brandonas Chief Cicatriz (Scar)

Ken Curtisas Charlie McCorry

Harry Carey, Jr.as Brad Jorgensen

Antonio Morenoas Emilio Gabriel Fernandez y Figueroa

Hank Wordenas Mose Harper BBeulah Archulettaas Look

Walter Coyas Aaron Edwards

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The Searchers is a 1956 American Technicolor VistaVision epic Western film directed by John Ford and written by Frank S. Nugent, based on the 1954 novel by Alan Le May. It is set during the Texas-Native American wars, and stars John Wayne as a middle-aged Civil War veteran who spends years looking for his abducted niece (Natalie Wood), accompanied by his adopted nephew (Jeffrey Hunter).

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