About
As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.
Cast
John Wayne
Ethan Edwards
Jeffrey Hunter
Martin Pawley
Vera Miles
Laurie Jorgensen
Natalie Wood
Deborah "Debbie" Edwards (older)
Ward Bond
Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton
John Qualen
Lars Jorgensen
Olive Carey
Mrs. Jorgensen
Henry Brandon
Chief Cicatrice (Scar)
Ken Curtis
Charlie McCorry
Keywords
desert reverend native american massacre cavalry racism racist prejudice uncle brother comanche civil war veteran abduction
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#9 on 1,000 greatest films They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?
#164 on Empire's 500 Greatest Movies Of All Time Empire
#439 on 500 Essential Cult Movies Jennifer Eiss