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A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne and ‘The Searchers’ (1998): Cast

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A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne and ‘The Searchers’ is a 1998 documentary directed by Nick Redman, starring Patrick Wayne as Narrator (voice), John Milius and Lana Wood. It runs 34 minutes.

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A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne and ‘The Searchers’ (1998) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
34 min
Director
Nick Redman
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
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The story

What Is A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne and ‘The Searchers’ About?

The premise of A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne and ‘The Searchers’ without spoilers.

A comprehensive look at the production of John Ford’s 1956 classic The Searchers, featuring John Wayne, with rare outtakes, behind‑the‑scenes footage and candid interviews from surviving cast and crew members who recount the film’s challenges, its legacy and its lasting influence on the western genre.

A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne and ‘The Searchers’ Themes & Keywords

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  • ford and wayne
  • western filmmaking as subject
  • making of
  • interview
  • film director
  • actor
  • american civil war
  • texas
  • native american
  • kidnapping
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Cast & crew

A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne and ‘The Searchers’ Cast & Characters

Patrick Wayne leads the cast as Narrator (voice), with John Milius and Lana Wood. Directed by Nick Redman; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne and ‘The Searchers’

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From the director

More from Nick Redman

More films directed by Nick Redman: Becoming John Ford and A Justified Life: Sam Peckinpah and the High Country.

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A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne and ‘The Searchers’ FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne and ‘The Searchers’, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne and ‘The Searchers’?

A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne and ‘The Searchers’ runs 34 minutes.

When was A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne and ‘The Searchers’ released?

A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne and ‘The Searchers’ was released in 1998.

Who directed A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne and ‘The Searchers’?

A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne and ‘The Searchers’ was directed by Nick Redman.

More films by Nick Redman

Who is in the cast of A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne and ‘The Searchers’?

A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne and ‘The Searchers’ stars Patrick Wayne as Narrator (voice), John Milius and Lana Wood, among 6 credited actors.

Does A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne and ‘The Searchers’ have a post-credit scene?

No. A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne and ‘The Searchers’ has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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