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The American West (2016)

TV Series ★ 6.7 60 min

Documentary Western Action & Adventure Crime Drama

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.

John Ealer Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 11, 2016
Runtime
60 min
Rating
TV-14
IMDb
tt3738872
Country
United States
Language
German, English, Spanish
Studio
Stephen David Entertainment, Sundance Productions

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Cast

Bert Thomas Morris Narrator (voice) Derek Chariton Derek Chariton Billy the Kid David H. Stevens David H. Stevens Jesse James Joseph Carlson Frank James Kera O'Bryon Kera O'Bryon Zerelda James Morgan Lund Morgan Lund Ulysses S. Grant Jim Jackman Jim Jackman Rutherford B. Hayes Mike Marunde Mike Marunde William Tecumseh Sherman John C. Bailey John C. Bailey Gen. George Armstrong Custer Will Strongheart Crazy Horse Mo Brings Plenty Mo Brings Plenty Sitting Bull Jonathan C. Stewart Wyatt Earp Nick Bialis Morgan Earp Ric Maddox Ric Maddox Pat Garrett Marty Collins John Tunstall Brian Leider James Whicher Eric Rolland Thomas Durant Samuel Dunning Samuel Dunning Charley Ford

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Frequently asked questions

What is The American West about?
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.
Who created The American West?
The American West was created by John Ealer.
Who stars in The American West?
The American West stars Bert Thomas Morris, Derek Chariton, David H. Stevens, Joseph Carlson.
When was The American West released?
The American West is a 2016 documentary, western, action & adventure, crime, drama series.
Where can I watch The American West?
You can watch The American West with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.