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The Searchers

1964·Movie

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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
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Is The Searchers worth watching?

87
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What language is The Searchers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

What tropes does The Searchers use?

MotifAdopt the DogAutomaton HorsesGory Discretion ShotLet's Fight Like GentlemenToken MinorityVictorious Childhood FriendThe LancerYou Have GOT to Be Kidding Me!Grey-and-Gray MoralityChocolate of RomanceI Will Wait for Youand 139 more

TV Tropes lists 151 storytelling tropes for The Searchers, including Motif, Adopt the Dog, Automaton Horses.