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The Searchers

  • 1956
  • Approved
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
104K
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1,156
John Wayne, Natalie Wood, Ward Bond, Jeffrey Hunter, and Vera Miles in The Searchers (1956)
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An American Civil War veteran embarks on a years-long journey to rescue his niece from the Comanches after the rest of his brother's family is massacred in a raid on their Texas farm.An American Civil War veteran embarks on a years-long journey to rescue his niece from the Comanches after the rest of his brother's family is massacred in a raid on their Texas farm.An American Civil War veteran embarks on a years-long journey to rescue his niece from the Comanches after the rest of his brother's family is massacred in a raid on their Texas farm.

  • Director
    • John Ford
  • Writers
    • Frank S. Nugent
    • Alan Le May
  • Stars
    • John Wayne
    • Jeffrey Hunter
    • Vera Miles
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    104K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,922
    1,156
    • Director
      • John Ford
    • Writers
      • Frank S. Nugent
      • Alan Le May
    • Stars
      • John Wayne
      • Jeffrey Hunter
      • Vera Miles
    • 697User reviews
    • 136Critic reviews
    • 94Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Top Cast49

    John Wayne
    John Wayne
    • Ethan Edwards
    Jeffrey Hunter
    Jeffrey Hunter
    • Martin Pawley
    Vera Miles
    Vera Miles
    • Laurie Jorgensen
    Ward Bond
    Ward Bond
    • Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton
    Natalie Wood
    Natalie Wood
    • Debbie Edwards - Age 15
    John Qualen
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    • Lars Jorgensen
    Olive Carey
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    • Mrs. Jorgensen
    Henry Brandon
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    Ken Curtis
    Ken Curtis
    • Charlie McCorry
    Harry Carey Jr.
    Harry Carey Jr.
    • Brad Jorgensen
    Antonio Moreno
    Antonio Moreno
    • Emilio Gabriel Fernandez y Figueroa
    Hank Worden
    Hank Worden
    • Mose Harper
    Beulah Archuletta
    • Look
    Walter Coy
    Walter Coy
    • Aaron Edwards
    Dorothy Jordan
    Dorothy Jordan
    • Martha Edwards
    Pippa Scott
    Pippa Scott
    • Lucy Edwards
    Patrick Wayne
    Patrick Wayne
    • Lt. Greenhill
    • (as Pat Wayne)
    Lana Wood
    Lana Wood
    • Younger Debbie Edwards
    • Director
      • John Ford
    • Writers
      • Frank S. Nugent
      • Alan Le May
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Beulah Archuletta (Look) was found crying in one of the tepees by John Wayne in between shooting scenes. When Wayne asked her why she was crying, she responded that she was going to miss her son's wedding because she was filming her scenes at the time. Wayne stopped production of the film for a few days and flew her to California so that she could attend the wedding.
    • Goofs
      As the cavalry approaches and begins to cross the snow-covered river to the left, an automobile appears and drives to the right-hand corner of the shot and stops just beyond a tree.
    • Quotes
      • Martin: I hope you die!
      • Ethan: That'll be the day.
    • Crazy credits
      The credits state this Warner Brothers film is in VistaVision; this may be the only Warner film in VistaVision.
    • Connections
      Edited into Histoire(s) du cinéma: La monnaie de l'absolu (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      The Searchers (Main Theme)
      Composed by Max Steiner
      Lyrics by Stan Jones
      Sung by Sons of the Pioneers (uncredited)

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    FAQ4

    • Why did the Comanches attack the home of Aaron and Martha to begin with?
    • Did Ethan and Martha have an affair?
    • Is this based on a true story?

    Details

    • Release date
      • May 26, 1956 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Navajo
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Más corazón que odio
    • Filming locations
      • Monument Valley, Arizona, USA
    • Production company
      • C.V. Whitney Pictures
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $3,750,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,833
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 59m(119 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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