The Searchers

Nan
1h 59m
1956
7.7 /10 (1,507)

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

Overview

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

Country : United States of America
Genre : Western
Languages : Español, English,
Released Date: 1956-05-16

Top Billed Cast

John Wayne

Ethan Edwards

Jeffrey Hunter

Martin Pawley

Vera Miles

Laurie Jorgensen

Ward Bond

Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton

Natalie Wood

Debbie Edwards

John Qualen

Lars Jorgensen

Olive Carey

Mrs. Jorgensen

Henry Brandon

Chief Cicatriz (Scar)

Ken Curtis

Charlie McCorry

Harry Carey, Jr.

Brad Jorgensen

Antonio Moreno

Emilio Gabriel Fernandez y Figueroa

Hank Worden

Mose Harper

Beulah Archuletta

Look

Walter Coy

Aaron Edwards

Dorothy Jordan

Martha Edwards

Pippa Scott

Lucy Edwards

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