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Searchers
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Rating:
pros: More classic John Wayne.
cons: Slow moving for some.
A DARK SIDE OF JOHN WAYNE
THE FOLLOWING REVIEW IS FOR THE BLU-RAY RELEASE OF THIS FILM, NOT LISTED AS SUCH AT EPINIONS. I was... See Full Review
Rating:
pros: Beautiful imagery, action, deeper issues at hand, John Wayne
cons: A little racism...plus: the third act is a bit stiff.
Don't Mess With Texas: John Ford/Wayne's THE SEARCHERS
Monument Valley in Utah is a gorgeous place--showcasing God's beauty in a rustic locale. John Ford t... See Full Review
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pros: Cast, characters, themes, direction
cons: Choppy narrative, Brandon
Hmmm, maybe Indians took Natalie Wood off that boat...
John Wayne plays a former confederate soldier on a relentless search for his niece (played at variou... See Full Review
Rating:
pros: A Truly Great Film.
cons: None
Searching For Debbie
The SearchersTexas 1868Ethan Edwards returns to his brothers farm three years after the end of the c... See Full Review
Rating:
pros: Epic John Ford tale of the West
cons: Some of the acting is a little stilted
Trail Blazers
It is difficult to distil down to one single idea how the story elements in the 1956 film The Search... See Full Review
Rating:
pros: scenery, landscape, storyline, actors, picture quality
cons: not long enough, not developed enough
John Wayne Classic-Great Western
A hands down terrific movie from 1956, much more appreciated today than it was in its own time. Firs... See Full Review
Rating:
pros: I can't think of anything smart today
cons: Not for this either
What I Found About The Searchers: It's Decent
John Ford won four Oscars for Best Director. Thats a hell of an achievement in any film era, especi... See Full Review
Rating:
pros: Everything
cons: None
Dark Journey
(A shorter review of this video appears in my "10 Best Westerns" review) This is the movi... See Full Review
Rating:
pros: A refreshingly different type of role for John Wayne
cons: Its a tad too long
That'll be the day...
I was first exposed to this film in my freshman year of college. I was taking a history course and... See Full Review
Rating:
pros: Another great Duke Movie
cons: John Wayne is gone and there will never be another..
If you like westerns you'll like this one
From the beginning this movie catches your attention with laughter and great emotion. The Duke is as... See Full Review
Product Details
| Key Information | |
| Genre | Westerns |
| Directors | John Ford |
| Actors | Vera Miles |
| Stars | John Wayne |
| UPC | 085392110636 |
| Running Time | 2hr 35min |
| Available Formats | VHS: Special Edition; Widescreen |
| MPAA Rating | Not Rated |
| Subgenre | Recommended |
| Release Date | 1956 |
| Languages | |
| Original Language | English |
| DVD Editions | |
| DVD Editions | <Edition><item name="format">DVD</item><item name="runtime">1hr 59min</item><item name="company">Warner Home Video</item><item name="date">May 22, 2007</item><item name="rating">Not Rated</item><item name="upc">085391158653</item></Edition> |
| VHS Editions | |
| VHS Editions | <Edition><item name="format">VHS</item><item name="runtime">1hr 59min</item><item name="company">Republic Pictures Home Video</item><item name="rating">Not Rated</item></Edition> |
| Credits | |
| Screenwriter | Frank S. Nugent |
| Professional Reviews | |
| Professional Reviews | (07/01/2006, p.117, Jan Vincent-Rudzki): 5 stars out of 5 -- "It's a thoughtful, and rather dark piece....Ford used Monument Valley as a canvas for the breathtaking photography." |
| Quotes from the Movie | |
| Quotes from the Movie | "That'll be the day."--Ethan Edwards (John Wayne) |
