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The Searchers is a 1956 American epic Western film directed by John Ford and written by Frank S. Nugent, based on the 1954 novel by Alan Le May. It is set during the Texas–Indian wars, and stars John Wayne as a middle-aged Civil War veteran who spends years looking for his abducted niece ( Natalie Wood ), accompanied by his adopted nephew ...
- $3.75 million
- C.V. Whitney Pictures
- Max Steiner
- May 16, 1956 (Chicago Theatre)
Band history. Origins. 1960s and 1970s. 1980s – present. Discography. Members. Timeline. References. Further reading. External links. The Searchers (band) The Searchers are an English Merseybeat group who emerged during the British Invasion of the 1960s.
- 1959–2019, 2023
- Liverpool, England
A classic film by John Ford about a Confederate veteran's quest to find his niece kidnapped by Comanches. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more.
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- Adventure, Drama, Western
- John Ford
- 1956-05-26
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. After a long three-year absence, the battle-scarred Confederate veteran of the American Civil War, Ethan Edwards turns up on the remote and dusty Texan homestead ...
Nov 25, 2001 · A film about an obsessive quest for revenge and redemption in the American West, starring John Wayne as a racist and violent hero. Roger Ebert analyzes the film's themes, influences, and controversies, and praises its beauty and power.
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Find out who starred in and worked behind the scenes of the classic western film The Searchers, directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne. See the full list of actors, writers, producers, composers, cinematographers, editors, art directors, and more.
Frank Allen, the lead singer of The Searchers, shares his thoughts on the final part of the Thank You tour in March 2024. Find out the dates, venues, and how to get tickets for the legendary band's farewell shows.
