Overview
As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.
Ratings
TMDB
7.7/10
Key crew
- Max SteinerOriginal Music Composer
- Frank S. NugentScreenplay
- John FordDirector
Cast
- John WayneEthan Edwards
- Jeffrey HunterMartin Pawley
- Vera MilesLaurie Jorgensen
- Ward BondRev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton
- Natalie WoodDebbie Edwards
- John QualenLars Jorgensen
- Olive CareyMrs. Jorgensen
- Henry BrandonChief Cicatriz (Scar)
- Ken CurtisCharlie McCorry
- Harry Carey, Jr.Brad Jorgensen
- Antonio MorenoEmilio Gabriel Fernandez y Figueroa
- Hank WordenMose Harper
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Themes
brothernew mexicotexasnative americanuncleracistprejudiceracismmassacredesertcavalryreverend