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The American West

The American West

★ 6.7/10•2016•1h 0m•TV-14•Documentary•Western•Action & Adventure
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The truth is always wilder.

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

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJun 11, 2016

Episodes

Episode 1 - America DividedE160m

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.

Jun 11, 2016

Episode 2 - Two Front WarE260m

Two Front War

Jesse James targets the railroads and Custer is sent on a secret mission into Sioux territory. Meanwhile, Grant deals with growing unrest in the west and south.

Jun 18, 2016

Episode 3 - Blood and GoldE360m

Blood and Gold

Allan Pinkerton is hired to bring Jesse James to justice. Meanwhile, settlers flock onto Sioux land to mine gold as Grant desperately tries to keep peace.

Jun 25, 2016

Episode 4 - ShowdownE460m

Showdown

Custer rides to a showdown with the Sioux at Little Big Horn. Elsewhere, Jesse James targets a bank in the northern territory, hoping to make a big statement.

Jul 2, 2016

Episode 5 - Outlaw RisingE560m

Outlaw Rising

Billy the Kid uses his talents with a gun to get what he wants; and Wyatt Earp fights for justice. Meanwhile, Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse make a big decision.

Jul 9, 2016

Episode 6 - The Big KillingE660m

The Big Killing

Billy the Kid seeks revenge for the death of his friend; and Wyatt Earp questions his future as a lawman. Meanwhile, Jesse James reemerges from years of hiding.

Jul 16, 2016

Episode 7 - Frontier JusticeE760m

Frontier Justice

Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett's cat-and-mouse game comes to a head. Wyatt Earp moves to Tombstone. Sitting Bull returns to America.

Jul 23, 2016

Episode 8 - The Last VendettaE860m

The Last Vendetta

In the series finale, Wyatt Earp abandons the law in search of justice; and Jesse James is confronted by the Ford brothers. Meanwhile, Sitting Bull is accused of inciting a rebellion.

Jul 30, 2016

Actors

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

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