The Searchers
“He had to find her... he had to find her...”
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Synopsis
As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.
Cast
John Wayne·Ethan Edwards
Jeffrey Hunter·Martin Pawley
Vera Miles·Laurie Jorgensen
Ward Bond·Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton
Natalie Wood·Debbie Edwards
John Qualen·Lars Jorgensen
Olive Carey·Mrs. Jorgensen
Henry Brandon·Chief Cicatriz (Scar)
Ken Curtis·Charlie McCorry
Harry Carey, Jr.·Brad Jorgensen
Average shot length
9.9s per shot
John Ford's career average is 10.1s across 45 measured films —see the full picture.