The Searchers
May 16, 1956 · 1h 59m
Director
John FordOverview
As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.
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Cast of The Searchers
John WayneEthan Edwards
Jeffrey HunterMartin Pawley
Vera MilesLaurie Jorgensen
Ward BondRev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton
Natalie WoodDebbie Edwards
John QualenLars Jorgensen
Olive CareyMrs. Jorgensen
Henry BrandonChief Cicatriz (Scar)
Ken CurtisCharlie McCorry
Harry Carey Jr.Brad Jorgensen
Antonio MorenoEmilio Gabriel Fernandez y Figueroa
Hank WordenMose Harper
Beulah ArchulettaLook
Walter CoyAaron Edwards
Dorothy JordanMartha Edwards
Pippa ScottLucy Edwards
Patrick WayneLt. Greenhill
Lana WoodYounger Debbie Edwards
Mae MarshDark Cloaked Woman at Fort Guarding Deranged Woman (uncredited)
Ruth CliffordDeranged Woman at Fort (uncredited)
Chuck RobersonRanger at Wedding (uncredited)
Chuck HaywardMan at Wedding (uncredited)
Peter MamakosJerem Futterman (uncredited)
Frank McGrathTexas Ranger (uncredited)
Jack PennickSergeant at Fort (uncredited)
Terry WilsonTexas Ranger (uncredited)
Crew of The Searchers
John FordDirector
Frank S. NugentScreenplay- Alan Le MayNovel
- C.V. WhitneyProducer
Merian C. CooperExecutive Producer
Max SteinerOriginal Music Composer- Winton C. HochDirector of Photography
- Jack MurrayEditor
- Charles ArricoCostume Design
- Bill CartledgeStunts
- Dick DialStunts
- Chuck HaywardStunts
- Chuck RobersonStunts
- Bryan 'Slim' HightowerStunts
John HudkinsStunts
Cliff LyonsStunts- Frank McGrathStunts
- Fred KennedyStunts
Henry WillsStunts
Dale Van SickelStunts
About The Searchers
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.
When was The Searchers released?
The Searchers was released on May 16, 1956.
Where can I watch The Searchers?
The Searchers is streaming on fuboTV and YouTube TV in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is The Searchers?
The Searchers runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
Who directed The Searchers?
The Searchers was directed by John Ford.
Who is in the cast of The Searchers?
The cast of The Searchers includes John Wayne (Ethan Edwards), Jeffrey Hunter (Martin Pawley), Vera Miles (Laurie Jorgensen), Ward Bond (Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton) and Natalie Wood (Debbie Edwards).