Review of The Searchers (1956) by Four Star F — 06 Feb 2013
One of John Wayne and John Ford's best westerns respectively, The Searchers follows an ex-Confederate soldier (Wayne) as he looks for his niece Debbie, who was taken by Indians when they killed her parents.
Now Wayne and a young man played by Jefferey Hunter must look for her and bring Debbie home. With an almost obsessive desire, Wayne's character Ethan Edwards vows to find her. Along the way the old vet and young man have conflicting personalities that get in the way.
Even when they finally find her, she has become more Indian than white and Edwards seems bent on killing her much to Hunter's horror. In the end, the gruff but courageous searcher shows his true colors.
A great western, and simply a wonderful film, The Searchers has a lot to offer with great action, Monument Valley scenery and of course John Wayne . The supporting cast is good as well, including Vera Miles, Natalie Wood, Ward Bond, and Ken Curtis.
This review of The Searchers (1956) was written by Four Star F on 06 Feb 2013.
The Searchers has generally received very positive reviews.
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