The Searchers (1956)

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

Movie · 1956 · 1h 59m · Released · Rated NR · Western

Synopsis

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

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Cast

  • John Wayne as Ethan Edwards
  • Jeffrey Hunter as Martin Pawley
  • Vera Miles as Laurie Jorgensen
  • Ward Bond as Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton
  • Natalie Wood as Debbie Edwards
  • John Qualen as Lars Jorgensen
  • Olive Carey as Mrs. Jorgensen
  • Henry Brandon as Chief Cicatriz (Scar)
  • Ken Curtis as Charlie McCorry
  • Harry Carey Jr. as Brad Jorgensen

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