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John Huston's Searchers is a visually stunning cinematic experience that draws the audience into a five year long obsessive search for the little girl Debbie. The story begins with war veteran Ethan Edwards (John Wayne) returning home to his brother after having been on the road for years after the Civil War. However, Ethan does not get to spend much time with his family as they are soon massacred by Comanche's lead by chief Scar. The only person that seems to have survived is his niece Debbie, and Ethan is determined to find her as he sets out with Martin Pawley (Jeffrey Hunter). Martin, a half-Indian, is a peaceful and reasonable man who was adopted by the family. Ethan is the opposite with strong racist beliefs, which trickle out around Ethan's persona. The story surrounds the violent veteran, Ethan, and the naive innocence of Martin, which sets up strong contrasts between the two characters in the long journey. This contrast sets up a microcosm of the wild west, which is socially dissected to illustrate how the wild west was tamed. As the story unfolds the audience experiences a terrific cinematic event that will shake the foundation of America's fabric and leave much for the audience to ponder. |
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