The Searchers
As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.
Release Year
1956
Runtime
119 min
Audience Score
7.7
Genres
Western
Story Snapshot
As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.
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