The Searchers
"He had to find her... he had to find her..."
Originally released in 1956. The Searchers is a western film. directed by John Ford.
Starring John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, and Vera Miles
Synopsis
As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 16, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (1,535 votes)
Budget
$3.8M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,750,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- C.V. Whitney Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Searchers about?
As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.
Who directed The Searchers?
The Searchers was directed by John Ford.
How long is The Searchers?
The Searchers has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was The Searchers released?
The Searchers was released on May 16, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Searchers?
The main cast of The Searchers includes John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles, Ward Bond, Natalie Wood.
Is The Searchers worth watching?
The Searchers has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 1,535 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.