| The Searchers [Blu-ray] | ![The Searchers [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ZDK1MEJRL._SL500_.jpg)
| Actors: John Wayne, Ward Bond, Jeffrey Hunter, Henry Brandon, Harry Carey Jr.
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $28.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (11 reviews)
Sales Rank: 3984
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: Blu-ray
Running Time: 119 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 11532
UPC: 085391115328
EAN: 0085391115328
ASIN: B000JLSM00
Release Date: October 31, 2006
Theatrical Release Date: March 13, 1956
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A favorite film of some of the world's greatest filmmakers, including Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, John Ford's The Searchers has earned its place in the legacy of great American films for a variety of reasons. Perhaps most notably, it's the definitive role for John Wayne as an icon of the classic Western--the hero (or antihero) who must stand alone according to the unwritten code of the West. The story takes place in Texas in 1868; Wayne plays Ethan Edwards, a Confederate veteran who visits his brother and sister-in-law at their ranch and is horrified when they are killed by marauding Comanches. Ethan's search for a surviving niece (played by young Natalie Wood) becomes an all-consuming obsession. With the help of a family friend (Jeffrey Hunter) who is himself part Cherokee, Ethan hits the trail on a five-year quest for revenge. At the peak of his masterful talent, director Ford crafts this classic tale as an embittered examination of racism and blind hatred, provoking Wayne to give one of the best performances of his career. As with many of Ford's classic Westerns, The Searchers must contend with revisionism in its stereotypical treatment of "savage" Native Americans, and the film's visual beauty (the final shot is one of the great images in all of Western culture) is compromised by some uneven performances and stilted dialogue. Still, this is undeniably one of the greatest Westerns ever made. --Jeff Shannon
Product Description
Warner Brothers The Searchers (Blu-ray)
Working together for the 12th time, John Wayne and director John Ford forged The Searchers into an indelible image of the frontier and the men and women who challenged it. Wayne plays ex-Confederate soldier Ethan Edwards, abeliever more in bullets than in words. He's seeking his niece, captured by Comanches who massacredhis family. He won't surrender to hunger, thirst,the elements or loneliness. And in his obsessive,five-year quest, Ethan encounters something he didn't expect to find: his own humanity.
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 the silhouette of a woman May 15, 2008
The first image in The Searches is the silhouette of a woman who is standing in the cool, dark doorway of a frontier cabin and looking out into the searing heat and sun of the desert. As she stoically waits, a man rides up, wearily dismounts, and walks slowly toward her. We are in John Ford country, and all the elements are there. Pictorially, it is a scene of stark contrasts, light in conflict with dark, interior pitted against exterior, the figures sharply etched in their solitude, the implacable outlines of a harsh environment looming behind them. The people are dramatic, larger than life, and what happens to them has the force and fatality of history recorded on the screen
The Taj Mahal of Westerns May 5, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Sheer genius. One of the greatest American movies of all time. Ford was never better, Wayne was never better. Brilliantly book-ended w/ stunning shots of Monument Valley through the front door. An absolute must-see for any serious movie watcher. This is one of the half dozen or so greatest movies I've ever seen and I've seen alot. It's certainly not PC, but it rings true. Check out this masterpiece. It gets better w/ repeated viewings......
Excellent quality for film of it's age April 24, 2008
Of course the movie, The Searchers, that is one of the best of all time is a 5-star rating. While the history of this John Wayne and John Ford movie is well documented, it cannot be understated how powerful of a performance John Wayne leaves in this movie. With the well documented history of this great movie, I shall turn to this Blu-Ray edition.
I am impressed with the quality of the picture for a movie of this age. The colors are radiant and vibrant. I find the image to be sharp, and I am impressed with picture quality. Let me be clear though, this is not a perfect reproduction. For a film of it's age, should perfection of picture be expected? Upon close examination, some of the grainy/fuzziness can be discerned. It does not take away from this edition.
The audio is just ok. Not bad, not good. As noted, it is 1.0. While the audio does not stand out, I did not find the audio to detract from the movie either.
Overall, I find this Blu-Ray to be an excellent edition. I am glad that it is a part of my movie collection.
The Searchers April 24, 2008
I LOVE John Wayne! This wasn't my favorite movie of his, but was good none the less. I enjoy the action and some comedy of his.
Perfect retouching for a classic! April 7, 2008
This classic came up alive and flawless after Blu-Ray technology. A must buy for the fans!
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