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About The Search
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 running 1h 44m, directed by Fred Zinnemann. It is available in HD on Movy for 5 credits. Create an account, add credits and the unlock is yours permanently. Use the player controls for subtitles, quality and fullscreen.
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The Search was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
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