The American West (2016)

06/11/2016 (US) • 1h

Documentary, Western, Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama

The truth is always wilder.

Overview

The story of the aftermath of the Civil War and how the United States transformed into the “land of opportunity" spanning the years 1865 to 1890. Transporting into the violent world of cowboys, Indians, outlaws and law men, the story chronicles the personal, little-known stories of Western legends such as Jesse James, Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull.

Top Billed Cast

Bert Thomas Morris

Narrator (voice)

8 Episodes

Derek Chariton

Billy the Kid

8 Episodes

David H. Stevens

Jesse James

8 Episodes

Joseph Carlson

Frank James

8 Episodes

Kera O'Bryon

Zerelda James

8 Episodes

Morgan Lund

Ulysses S. Grant

8 Episodes

Jim Jackman

Rutherford B. Hayes

8 Episodes

Mike Marunde

William Tecumseh Sherman

8 Episodes

John C. Bailey

Gen. George Armstrong Custer

8 Episodes


Last Season

Season 1

2016 | 8 Episodes

Season 1 of The American West premiered on June 11, 2016.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Miniseries

Original Language

English

Keywords

gunslinger

historical figure

outlaw

native american

miniseries

wild west

historical event

military

american west

historical reenactment

celebrity interview

american history

old west legend

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