1956 · 119 min · NR

The Searchers

Name: The Searchers
Genre: Western
Released: 1956
Duration: 119 min
Cast: John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles, Ward Bond, Natalie Wood

Directed by John Ford · Western

The Searchers (1956) is a Western film, directed by John Ford set in Texas and New Mexico during the 1800s, in winter. It runs 119 minutes and is rated NR.

A western, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of revenge, prejudice & racism, and obsession play out through multiple perspectives.

Composer

Max Steiner

Cinematography

Winton C. Hoch

Cast

John WayneJeffrey HunterVera MilesWard BondNatalie WoodJohn QualenOlive CareyHenry Brandon

The world of this film

Setting

Where

TexasNew Mexico

Setting

Wilderness Desert

When

1800s

Season

Winter

Premise & themes

Premise

Western

Themes

Revenge Prejudice & Racism Obsession

Structure

Multiple Perspectives

Tone

BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist

Solo LeadAntihero

Pacing

Measured

Based on

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The Searchers

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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