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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 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
WildernessDesert
When
1800s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Premise
Western
Themes
RevengePrejudice & RacismObsession
Structure
Multiple Perspectives
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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