The Search(1948)
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The Search Synopsis
In postwar Germany, a displaced Czech boy, separated from his family during wartime, is befriended by an American GI while the boy's mother desperately searches for him.
The Search (1948) is a drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann, released on March 26, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Montgomery Clift, Ivan Jandl, Aline MacMahon and Wendell Corey. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 89 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred Zinnemann
- Writers:
- Richard Schweizer
- Producers:
- Lazar Wechsler
- Cinematographer:
- Emil Berna
- Composer:
- Robert Blum
- Production:
- Praesens-Film, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Search (1948) Trailer
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The Search Videos & Clips
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The Search (1948) Official Trailer - Montgomery Clift, Wendell Corey Post-WWII Movie HD
Trailer
"The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" and "The Search" winning Writing Oscars®
Featurette
The Search Cast & Crew
Main cast
Montgomery Clift
as Ralph Stevenson
Ivan Jandl
as Karel Malik aka 'Jim'/'Jimmy'
Aline MacMahon
as Mrs. Murray
Wendell Corey
as Jerry Fisher
Jarmila Novotná
as Hannah Malik
Mary Patton
as Mrs. Fisher
- Ewart G. Morrison
Ewart G. Morrison
as Mr. Crookes
Leopold Borkowski
as Joel Markowsky
- Claude Gambier
Claude Gambier
as Raoul Dubois
- William Rogers
William Rogers
as Tom Fisher
Fred Zinnemann
as Interpreter (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Fred Zinnemann, written by Richard Schweizer, produced by Lazar Wechsler.
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The Search Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 89 ratings.
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The Search – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Search online?
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The Search (1948) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Search?
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The main cast of The Search (1948) includes Montgomery Clift, Ivan Jandl, Aline MacMahon, Wendell Corey and Jarmila Novotná. The film was directed by Fred Zinnemann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Search released?
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The Search was released on March 26, 1948 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The Search worth watching?
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The Search (1948) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 89 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Search?
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Yes. The official The Search trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.