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 W
Theatrical release poster by Bill Gold
"I figure on gettin' myself unsurrounded," 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
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
The Searchers
…during the Texas–Indian wars and stars John Wayne as a middle-aged Civil War veteran who, accompanied by his adopted, partially Native American nephew (Jeffrey Hunter), spends years looking for his abducted niece (Natalie Wood). It was shot in VistaVision on Eastmancolor negative with processing and prints by…
Hunter as Martin Pawley in The Searchers
Hunter as Temple Houston (1963)