Jeffrey Hunter
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Jeffrey Hunter was an American film and television actor and producer known for his roles in films such as The Searchers and King of Kings. On television, Hunter is known for his 1965 role as Captain Christopher Pike in the original pilot episode of Star Trek.
Hunter in 1960
Hunter as Martin Pawley in The Searchers
Hunter as Temple Houston (1963)
The Searchers
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The Searchers is a 1956 American epic Western film directed by John Ford and written by Frank S. Nugent, based on the 1954 novel by Alan Le May. It is set during the Texas–Indian wars, and stars John Wayne as a middle-aged Civil War veteran who spends years looking for his abducted niece, accompanied by his adopted nephew. It was shot in VistaVision on Eastmancolor negative with processing and prints by Technicolor.
Theatrical release poster by Bill Gold
"I figure on gettin' myself un-surrounded," insists Captain Clayton to Ethan as they realize they are caught in a trap and must run for their lives.
Martin shields Ethan's niece to prevent Ethan from murdering her.
C.V. Whitney Pictures, Inc. trade magazine ad promoting the Native American casting of The Searchers