The Searchers movie poster

The Searchers

January 1, 1964

Originally released in 1964. The Searchers is a family film. directed by Gilbert Gunn.

Starring Neil McCarthy, Jonathan Collins, and Graham Ashley

Synopsis

When three year old Willy wanders away from home he falls among thieves. They are forced to kidnap him. The police ask Dickie, his elder brother and his friend, Johnny to help in the search. Johnny's friends all join in and meet with varied adventures. The children find Willy in a disused warehouse but cannot rescue him. Three more are caught by the gang who lock them in with the now unconscious gang leader and escape with the jewels. The police, alerted by the children, capture the gang, recover the jewels and finally rescue the children, including Willy

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1964 62 years ago
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Children's Film Foundation (CFF)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Searchers about?

When three year old Willy wanders away from home he falls among thieves. They are forced to kidnap him. The police ask Dickie, his elder brother and his friend, Johnny to help in the search. Johnny...

Who directed The Searchers?

The Searchers was directed by Gilbert Gunn.

When was The Searchers released?

The Searchers was released on January 1, 1964 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Searchers?

The main cast of The Searchers includes Neil McCarthy, Jonathan Collins, Graham Ashley, Alexander Riley, Michael Redfern.