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The American West

The truth is always wilder.

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The American West — Plot

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.

  • Release date
  • June 11, 2016
  • Runtime
  • 60 min
  • TMDB score
  • 6.7
1 seasons Documentary, Western, Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama

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The American West — Cast

Bert Thomas Morris Narrator (voice) Derek Chariton photo Derek Chariton Billy the Kid David H. Stevens photo David H. Stevens Jesse James Joseph Carlson Frank James Kera O'Bryon photo Kera O'Bryon Zerelda James Morgan Lund photo Morgan Lund Ulysses S. Grant Jim Jackman photo Jim Jackman Rutherford B. Hayes Mike Marunde photo Mike Marunde William Tecumseh Sherman

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Season 18 episodesSeason page

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