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The Searchers (1956)

7.9/10 1956 1h 59m
AdventureWestern
1956 • Approved • 119 min • Adventure, Western
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★ 7.8 / 10  IMDb
Adventure Western
DirectorJohn Ford
WriterFrank S. Nugent, Alan Le May
StarsJohn Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles
LanguageEnglish, Navajo, Spanish
CountryUnited States

About The Searchers

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 of his brother, Aaron. In high hopes o…

Ratings & Reviews

7.8/10
IMDb
87%
Rotten Tomatoes
94/100
Metacritic
🏆 4 wins & 4 nominations total

Cast & Crew

Director
John Ford
Writer
Frank S. Nugent
Writer
Alan Le May
Actor
John Wayne
Actor
Jeffrey Hunter
Actor
Vera Miles
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7.9/10
IMDb Rating
1h 59min
Runtime
1956
Year

FAQ: The Searchers (1956)

What genre is The Searchers (1956)?
The Searchers (1956) is listed as Adventure, Western.
How long is The Searchers (1956)?
The Searchers (1956) has a runtime of 1h 59min (119 minutes).

Movie Info

Year 1956
Rating 7.9/10
Duration 1h 59m
Genre Western

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