About this release
Directed by John Ford, The Searchers follows a Civil War veteran who embarks on a long journey to find his abducted niece. Starring John Wayne, the film unfolds across frontier landscapes as the search continues over several years. The story is structured around pursuit, distance and encounters in a western setting. Från IMDB: An American Civil War veteran embarks on a years-long journey to rescue his niece from the Comanches after the rest of his brothers family is massacred in a raid on their Texas farm. Detta är en importfilm. De har oftast inte svensk text
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Disc 1
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The Searchers (1956)
119 min
CrimeWesternAction & AdventureDrama
As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.
Credits
Director
John Ford
Writer
Frank S. Nugent
Cast
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
Cinematographer
Winton C. Hoch
Composer
Max Steiner
Editor
Jack Murray
Producer
C.V. Whitney
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 4, 2026