The Searchers (1956) | |
| Director(s) | John Ford |
| Producer(s) | Merian C. Cooper (executive), Patrick Ford (associate) |
| Top Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, Western |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Prejudice, Revenge |
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The Searchers Overview:
The Searchers (1956) was a Action - Adventure Film directed by John Ford and produced by Merian C. Cooper and Patrick Ford.
The film was based on the novel of the same name written by Alan Le May published in 1954.
The Searchers was inducted into the National Film Registry in 1989.
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DOUBLE BILL #7: Stagecoach (1939) and The Searchers (1956)
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The Searchers (1956)
By Beatrice on Apr 30, 2016 From Flickers in TimeThe Searchers Directed by John Ford Written by Frank S. Nugent from the novel by Alan Le May 1956/USA Warner Bros./C.V. Whitney Pictures Repeat viewing/Netflix rental #318 of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Ethan: That’ll be the day. My husband said “It’s that sad West... Read full article
"...And Scene!" blogathon: "The Searchers", a silent farewell
By Caftan Woman on Jun 25, 2015 From Caftan WomanJohn Ford Monument Valley Sister Celluloid presents the “…And Scene!” Blogathon running June 25 - 28. Click here for the memorable scenes that continually fascinate these movie bloggers. The scene that deeply touches me with every viewing is from John Ford's 1956 masterpiece,... Read full article
The Searchers (1956, John Ford)
By Andrew Wickliffe on Jan 19, 2015 From The Stop ButtonJohn Ford is never trying to be discreet with The Searchers, he’s just not willing to talk down to the audience. In the first ten minutes of the film, he and screenwriter Frank S. Nugent quickly establish John Wayne’s character and his relationship with his family. Ford, Nugent, Wayne an... Read full article
Top 250 Tuesday #007 – The Searchers (1956)
By Michael on May 13, 2014 From Durnmoose Movie MusingsContinuing to wend my way through the Sight and Sound Top 250 Greatest Movies of All Time. This week, it’s #007 on the list, John Ford‘s The Searchers. For a longer introduction to this series and a look at the full list, just click here. And if you want a heads-up on what I’ll be ... Read full article
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Quotes from
Martin: Don't you think there's a chance we still might find her?
Ethan: Injun will chase a thing till he thinks he's chased it enough. Then he quits. Same way when he runs. Seems like he never learns there's such a thing as a critter that'll just keep comin' on. So we'll find 'em in the end, I promise you. We'll find 'em. Just as sure as the turnin' of the earth.
[Reverend Clayton delivers a prayer at the Edwards' funeral for Aaron, Martha, and Ben]
Ethan: Put an amen to it!
Reverend Clayton: I ain't finished yet.
Ethan: There's no more time for praying! AMEN!
Reverend Clayton: Well, the prodigal brother. When did you get back? Ain't seen you since the surrender. Come to think of it, I didn't see you at the surrender.
Ethan: I don't believe in surrenders. Nope, I've still got my saber, Reverend. Didn't beat it into no plowshare, neither.
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Facts about
A significant portion of the film's labyrinthine plot is revealed on a throwaway prop that most casual viewers rarely notice. Just before the Indian raid on the Edwards homestead, the tombstone that Debbie hides next to reveals the source of Ethan's glaring hatred for Native Americans. The marker reads: "Here lies Mary Jane Edwards killed by Commanches May 12, 1852. A good wife and mother in her 41st year." Sixteen years earlier, Ethan's own mother was massacred by Comanches.
According to Harry Carey Jr.'s book "Company of Heroes", John Wayne stayed in character between takes.
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