The Searchers
movie

He had to find her... he had to find her...
Released May 16, 1956
Genres:
Overview
As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.
Cast

John Wayne
as
Ethan Edwards

Jeffrey Hunter
as
Martin Pawley

Vera Miles
as
Laurie Jorgensen

Ward Bond
as
Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton

Natalie Wood
as
Debbie Edwards

John Qualen
as
Lars Jorgensen

Olive Carey
as
Mrs. Jorgensen

Henry Brandon
as
Chief Cicatriz (Scar)

Ken Curtis
as
Charlie McCorry

Harry Carey, Jr.
as
Brad Jorgensen

Antonio Moreno
as
Emilio Gabriel Fernandez y Figueroa

Hank Worden
as
Mose Harper
Crew

John Ford
as
Director
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Alan Le May
as
Novel

Frank S. Nugent
as
Screenplay
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C.V. Whitney
as
Producer

Merian C. Cooper
as
Executive Producer

Max Steiner
as
Original Music Composer
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Winton C. Hoch
as
Director of Photography
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Jack Murray
as
Editor
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Bill Cartledge
as
Stunts
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Dick Dial
as
Stunts

Chuck Hayward
as
Stunts

Chuck Roberson
as
Stunts