Scott has redefined the science fiction genre, reinvented the swords-and-sandals epic, and perfected the large-scale battle sequence.
Scott named John Fords 1956 western masterpieceThe Searchersas the movie that inspired that decision.
The Searchersstars John Wayneas a Civil War veteran who struggles to settle into post-war civilian life.
When his niece is kidnapped, he embarks on a years-long journey across the frontier to find her.
The Searcherswas named the greatest American western ever made by the American Film Institute in 2008.
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But none of these are a traditional example of the genre.
Helmed by director John Ford, The Searchers is now considered one of the greatest American Westerns ever made.
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The Searchers is a 1956 Western drama starring John Wayne. Wayne stars as Ethan Edwards, who goes searching for his missing niece after his brother’s family is killed by the Comanche tribe. Helmed by director John Ford, The Searchers is now considered one of the greatest American Westerns ever made.
