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The American West

DramaHistoryWestern

"The truth is always wilder."

Release

11 Jun 2016

Country

United States

Language

English

Production

AMC

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.

Plot

A large-scale review of the American frontier stories.

Cast

Mark Lee GardnerBert Thomas MorrisDavid H. Stevens

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10

Season 1

Air Date:12 Jun 2016
Available

America Divided

Jesse James forms a gang in order to ensure his family's survival and Custer looks for glory in the Indian Wars. Meanwhile, Crazy Horse fights back against the U.S. in the series premiere of this docudrama.

Runtime:1h
Air Date:12 Jun 2016Available

Episodes of Season 1

8 episodes

EP 1
EP 2
EP 3
EP 4
EP 5
EP 6
EP 7
EP 8
S1 E1