A sweeping, visceral Western myth of obsession and vengeance. Amidst the monumental grandeur of the American frontier, a dark antihero pursues a lost soul, revealing the savage boundary between civilization and the wild heart of man.
The Searchers
"He had to find her... he had to find her..."
Director:
John Ford
Cast:
John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles, Ward Bond, Natalie Wood
Western
Budget:
$3,750,000
The Searchers - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Car in the background
In a wide shot of the snowy river crossing, a modern automobile is visible driving along a road in the far distance, an accidental detail captured in the wide VistaVision frame.
Nawyecka Comanches
The specific Comanche band mentioned, the 'Nawyecka', is a reference to the Nokoni band (Noyʉhka), the actual group that kidnapped Cynthia Ann Parker, the historical inspiration for the film.