The American West

The American West

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2016-06-11

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.

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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.

First Aired

2016-06-11

Last Aired

2016-07-30

Seasons

1

Episodes

8

Director

Status

Ended

Genres

Documentary

Western

Action & Adventure

Crime

Drama

Language

English

Network

AMC

Production

Stephen David Entertainment

Sundance Productions

Casts

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    Bert Thomas Morris

    Bert Thomas Morris
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    Derek Chariton

    Derek Chariton
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    David H. Stevens

    David H. Stevens
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    Joseph Carlson

    Joseph Carlson
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    Kera O'Bryon

    Kera O'Bryon
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    Morgan Lund

    Morgan Lund
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    Jim Jackman

    Jim Jackman
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    Mike Marunde

    Mike Marunde
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    John C. Bailey

    John C. Bailey
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    Will Strongheart

    Will Strongheart
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    Mo Brings Plenty

    Mo Brings Plenty
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    Jonathan C. Stewart

    Jonathan C. Stewart
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    Nick Bialis

    Nick Bialis
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    Ric Maddox

    Ric Maddox
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    Marty Collins

    Marty Collins
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    Brian Leider

    Brian Leider
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    Eric Rolland

    Eric Rolland
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    Samuel Dunning

    Samuel Dunning
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    Deven Davenport

    Deven Davenport
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    Michael Chmiel

    Michael Chmiel
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    Hugh Scully

    Hugh Scully
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    James Caan

    James Caan
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    Mark Harmon

    Mark Harmon
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    John McCain

    John McCain
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    Robert Redford

    Robert Redford
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    Burt Reynolds

    Burt Reynolds
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    Tom Selleck

    Tom Selleck
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    Tom Skerritt

    Tom Skerritt
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    H.W. Brands

    H.W. Brands
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    David Eisenbach

    David Eisenbach
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    Eric Foner

    Eric Foner
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    Mark Lee Gardner

    Mark Lee Gardner
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    Paul A. Hutton

    Paul A. Hutton
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    Karl Jacoby

    Karl Jacoby
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    Larry Pourier

    Larry Pourier
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    Bill Richardson

    Bill Richardson