John Fords masterpiece The Searchers 1956 was voted the seventh greatest film of all time in Sight ampamp Sounds most recent poll of critics. Its influence on many of Americas most distinguished contemporary filmmakers among them Martin Scorsese Paul Schrader and John Milius is enormous. John Waynes portrait of the vengeful Confederate Ethan Edwards gives the film a truly epic dimension as does his long and lonely journey into the dark heart of America. Edward Buscombes insightful study provide