
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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