The Search_
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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.
Starring
Montgomery Clift, Ivan Jandl, Aline MacMahon
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Search was released 78 years ago in 1948.
Overview
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 searc...
The Search is a Drama, War film with a runtime of 1h 44m.
CAST (11)
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
EG
Ewart G. Morrison
Mr. Crookes
Leopold Borkowski
Joel Markowsky
CG
Claude Gambier
Raoul Dubois
WR
William Rogers
Tom Fisher
Fred Zinnemann
Interpreter (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is The Search?
The Search has a runtime of 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Who stars in The Search?
The cast of The Search includes Montgomery Clift, Ivan Jandl, Aline MacMahon, Wendell Corey, Jarmila Novotná.
What is the rating of The Search?
The Search has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 78 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
War