Review of The Searchers (1956) by Kim Newman for Empire — 21 Feb 1964
In 1956 audiences flocked to The Searchers precisely because it was a John Wayne western, and lapped up its mix of Injun-fightin' action, rough comic knockabout and intense, emotional storyline. Seen now, it is all that and much, much more.
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This review of The Searchers (1956) was written by Kim Newman and published by Empire on 21 Feb 1964.
The Searchers has generally received very positive reviews.
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