Samuel LoveWidely regarded as one of the greatest Westerns ever made, John Ford‘s The Searchers blends breathtaking frontier landscapes with a complex exploration of identity, prejudice, and revenge. Starring John Wayne in one of his most iconic roles, the film follows a relentless search that gradually reveals the darker side of the American frontier myth. Both visually stunning and emotionally challenging, The Searchers continues to influence filmmakers and remains a landmark of classic Hollywood cinema and one of the most iconic and influential films ever made. Warner Bros’ stunning new 4K UHD Steelbook release offers a breathtaking transfer built from a new ultra high-resolution scan of the original VistaVision camera negative.
Synopsis
Wayne plays ex-Confederate soldier Ethan Edwards, a believer more in bullets than in words. He’s seeking his niece, captured by Comanches who massacred his family. He won’t surrender to hunger, thirst, the elements or loneliness. In his obsessive quest, Ethan encounters something he didn’t expect to find: his own humanity.
Special Features
- Featurette The Searchers: An Appreciation
- A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne and The Searchers
- 1998 Documentary Narrated by John Milius
- Introduction by John Wayne’s Son and The Searchers Co-Star Patrick Wayne
- Commentary by Director/John Ford Biographer Peter Bogdanovich
- Vintage Behind the Cameras Segments from the Warner Bros. Presents TV Series
- Theatrical Trailer
THE SEARCHERS is available now on Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray Steelbook from Warner Bros
