Review of The Searchers (1956) by Maxwell S — 20 Jun 2012

Brilliant, greatest wholly American western of all time. Not much more to be said, it's perfect.

This review of The Searchers (1956) was written by Maxwell S on 20 Jun 2012.

The Searchers has generally received very positive reviews.

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