

The American West
2016-06-11 · 60 min / episode · ★ 6.7
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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- Stephen David Entertainment, Sundance Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Ended
Top Cast
Derek CharitonBilly the Kid
David H. StevensJesse James
Kera O'BryonZerelda James
Morgan LundUlysses S. Grant
Jim JackmanRutherford B. Hayes
Mike MarundeWilliam Tecumseh Sherman
John C. BaileyGen. George Armstrong Custer
Mo Brings PlentySitting Bull
Ric MaddoxPat Garrett
Samuel DunningCharley Ford
Michael ChmielIke ClantonTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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