The Searchers
Directed by John Ford
Starring John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles, Ward Bond, Natalie Wood, John Qualen, Olive Carey, Henry Brandon, Ken Curtis, Harry Carey, Jr.
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As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.
- Original language
- English
- Screenplay
- Frank S. Nugent, Alan Le May
- Music
- Max Steiner
- Cinematography
- Winton C. Hoch, Alfred Gilks
- Cast
- Ward Bond, Natalie Wood, John Qualen, Olive Carey, Henry Brandon, Ken Curtis, Harry Carey, Jr., Antonio Moreno, Hank Worden
Updated July 22, 2026
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