

He had to find her... he had to find her...
As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.
The Searchers (1956) is a western film directed by John Ford. It stars John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, and Vera Miles. The film runs for 1 hour 59 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.7 out of 10 from 1,605 votes.

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

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The Searchers stars John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles, and Ward Bond, and was directed by John Ford.
The Searchers has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes.
The Searchers was released in 1956.
The Searchers is a western film.
The Searchers holds an average audience score of 7.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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