The Searchers
He had to find her... he had to find her...
As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.
- Director
- John Ford
- Signature
- Craft · Tension · Drama
Who's in it
Cast
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24 billed performers
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As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.
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Box Office & Release
- Budget
- $4M
- Opening weekend
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- Domestic gross
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- International gross
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- Worldwide gross
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- Release date
- May 16, 1956
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- MPAA rating
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- Language
- English, Spanish
- Country
- United States of America
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