The Searchers (1956) · 17 quotes
I figure a man's only good for one oath at a time. I gave mine to the Confederate States of America.
Ethan Edwards
Our turnin' back don't mean nothin', not in the long run. She's alive, she's safe for a while. They'll keep her and raise her as one of their own til, until she's of an age to... Injun will chase a thing till he thinks he's chased it enough. Then, he quits. Same way when he runs. Seems like he never learns there's such a thing as a critter that'll just keep comin' on. So we'll find 'em in the end, I promise you. We'll find 'em. Just as sure as a turnin' of the earth.
Ethan Edwards
Well, Reverend, that tears it! From now on, you stay out of this. All of ya. I don't want you with me. I don't need ya for what I got to do.
Ethan Edwards
Let's go home, Debbie.
Ethan Edwards
That'll be the day !
Ethan Edwards
Well, Reverend, looks like you've got yourself surrounded.
Reverend Clayton
Yeah, and I figure on getting myself unsurrounded.
Reverend Clayton
I say we do it my way. That's an order!
Ethan
Yessir. But if you're wrong don't ever give me another.
Reverend Clayton
You wanna quit Ethan?
Ethan
That'll be the day.
It's hard to believe they're white.
Ethan
They ain't white, not anymore. They're Comanche.
Ethan
What you saw wasn't Lucy... What you saw was a buck wearin' Lucy's dress. I found Lucy back in the canyon. Wrapped her in my coat, buried her with my own hands, I thought it best to keep it from ya.
Brad Jorgensen
Did they...? Was she...?
Ethan
What do you want me to do? Draw you a picture? Spell it out? Don't ever ask me! Long as you live, don't ever ask me more.
Reverend Clayton
Well, the prodigal brother. Ain't seen you since the surrender. Come to think of it, I didn't see you at the surrender.
Ethan
I don't believe in surrenders.
There's only one way you can stop me from looking for Lucy, mister, and that's kill me!
Ethan
Alright, but I'm giving the orders, hear. I'm giving the orders or we're splitting up right here and now!
Martin Pawley
Well sure Ethan. The only real reason were here ain't it - is to find Debbie and Lucy?
Ethan
If they're still alive.
Reverend Clayton
Jorgenson!
Ethan
Why don't you finish the job?
Reverend Clayton
What good did that do ya?
Ethan
By what you preach... none. But, what that Comanch believes - ain't got no eyes... can't enter the spirit land... has to wander forever between the winds. You get it Reverend.
