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1956 · 119 min · NR

The Searchers

Directed by John Ford · Western

The Searchers (1956) is a Western film, directed by John Ford set in Texas and New Mexico. It runs 119 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of obsession, revenge, and identity play out through frame narrative.

Composer
Max Steiner
Cinematography
Winton C. Hoch
Cast
John WayneJeffrey HunterVera MilesWard BondNatalie WoodJohn QualenOlive CareyHenry Brandon

The world of this film

Premise & themes

Themes
ObsessionRevengeIdentity
Structure
Frame Narrative
Tone
BleakMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
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