They knew that Ford was special and that the kind of films he was making were enduring . Michael Frankel 's new book reveals the true story behind the film ` ` The Searchers '' The author chronicles the life of the young girl at the heart of the tale , Cynthia Ann Parker . The classic John Wayne Western has inspired modern directors like Scorsese , Burton , Lucas .
Michael Frankel 's new book reveals the true story behind the film ` ` The Searchers '' The author chronicles the life of the young girl at the heart of the tale , Cynthia Ann Parker . The classic John Wayne Western has inspired modern directors like Scorsese , Burton , Lucas .