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He had to find her... he had to find her... - The Searchers
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Title: The Searchers

Release Date: 16 May 1956

Runtime: 1h 59m

Genre: Western

Director: C.V. Whitney Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures

Production Companies: C.V. Whitney Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures

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

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.7 (1423 votes)

Cast

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