The Search
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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.
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The Search (1948) Official Trailer - Montgomery Clift, Wendell Corey Post-WWII Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-30
Top Cast
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Montgomery Clift
Ralph Stevenson
Ivan Jandl
Karel Malik aka 'Jim'/'Jimmy'
Aline MacMahon
Mrs. Murray
Wendell Corey
Jerry Fisher
Jarmila Novotná
Hannah Malik
Mary Patton
Mrs. Fisher
Ewart G. Morrison
Mr. Crookes
Leopold Borkowski
Joel Markowsky
Claude Gambier
Raoul Dubois
William Rogers
Tom Fisher
Fred Zinnemann
Interpreter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
March 26, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Zinnemann
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Schweizer
- Original Score
- Robert Blum
- Original Title
- The Search
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Czech, French, Hebrew, Polish, Hungarian, German
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Praesens-Film, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Zinnemann
Richard Schweizer
Robert Blum
Emil Berna
Hermann Haller
Lazar Wechsler
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Schweizer
Screenplay
Fred Zinnemann
Director
Robert Furrer
Production Design
Robert Gamma
Costume Design
Robert Blum
Original Music Composer
Lazar Wechsler
Producer
Emil Berna
Director of Photography
Hermann Haller
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Search
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What is The Search about?
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.
Who directed The Search?
The Search was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
Who stars in The Search?
The principal cast of The Search includes Montgomery Clift, Ivan Jandl, Aline MacMahon, Wendell Corey, Jarmila Novotná.
When was The Search released and how long is it?
The Search was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Search?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Search was composed by Robert Blum.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Search?
The Search holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).