The Searchers
The Searchers is a 1956 epic western movie set in Texas in the 1860s. it is directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne, about a man looking for his niece who was taken by Native Americans. It is also one of the movies that influenced Star Wars.
The Searchers Media
"I figure on gettin' myself un-surrounded," insists Captain Clayton (Ward Bond) to Ethan (John Wayne) as they realize they are caught in a trap and must run for their lives.
Martin shields Ethan's niece to prevent Ethan from murdering her.
Original trailer of The Searchers (1956)
C.V. Whitney Pictures, Inc. trade magazine ad promoting the Native American casting of The Searchers
Ethan leads an attack on a Native American village
Although the film was set in the flat Llano Estacado of Texas, it was filmed in Monument Valley.
Ethan (John Wayne) angrily confronts the Reverend (Ward Bond) after being interrupted while gunning down retreating Native Americans.
Natalie Wood as Debbie
The unspoken love between Wayne's Ethan and his brother's wife Martha and his obsession with avenging her drive the film.
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