The Searchers
Movie
1956
1 HOUR 59 MINS
Western
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.
Cast & Crew
John Wayne Ethan Edwards
Jeffrey Hunter Martin Pawley
Natalie Wood Debbie Edwards (older)
Vera Miles Laurie Jorgensen
Ward Bond Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton
John Qualen Lars Jorgensen
Harry Carey Brad Jorgensen
Olive Carey Mrs. Jorgensen
Antonio Moreno Emilio Figueroa
Henry Brandon Chief Cicatrice (Scar)
Hank Worden Mose Harper
Lana Wood Debbie Edwards
Dorothy Jordan Martha Edwards
Pat Wayne Lt. Greenhill
Beulah Archuletta Look
John Ford Director
Alan LeMay Writer
Frank S. Nugent Writer
Merian C. Cooper Executive Producer
C.V. Whitney Producer
Stan Jones Original Music
Max Steiner Original Music
Winton C. Hoch Cinematography
Jack Murray Film Editing
James Basevi Art Direction
Frank Hotaling Art Direction
Victor A. Gangelin Set Decoration
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Wednesday, November 13
Civil War veteran (John Wayne) and partner (Jeffrey Hunter) seek kidnapped girl (Natalie Wood).
Tuesday, November 19
Civil War veteran (John Wayne) and partner (Jeffrey Hunter) seek kidnapped girl (Natalie Wood).
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