But perhaps the key ingredient to its success lies in the foundation of all creative endeavors : the story . Glenn Frankel 's new book reveals the true story behind the film `` The Searchers '' that was based on a real life incident in which an American couple were killed by Indians during their search for gold. The classic John Wayne Western has inspired modern directors like Scorsese , Spielberg , Lucas .
Glenn Frankel 's new book reveals the true story behind the film `` The Searchers '' that was based on a real life incident in which an American couple were killed by Indians during their search for gold. The classic John Wayne Western has inspired modern directors like Scorsese , Spielberg , Lucas .