An American Civil War veteran embarks on a years-long journey to rescue his niece from the Comanches after the rest of his brother's family is massacred in a raid on their Texas farm.
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“The Searchers” is a classic Western about a Civil War veteran who embarks on a journey to rescue his niece, who was kidnapped by Native Americans. The film is a powerful exploration of revenge, justice, and redemption in the American frontier.
Director: John Ford
Writers: Frank S. Nugent • Alan Le May • Charles Dorat
Stars: John Wayne • Jeffrey Hunter • Vera Miles
1h 59m
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1956
Drama • Western
Frontier, Justice, Redemption, Revenge, Western
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This film reflects the Madison Media Fund’s appreciation for classic American cinema that deals with themes of justice and personal morality. It underscores the importance of perseverance and redemption in the face of adversity.
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