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Cast
Bert Thomas Morris
as Narrator (voice)
Derek Chariton
as Billy the Kid
David H. Stevens
as Jesse James
Joseph Carlson
as Frank James
Kera O'Bryon
as Zerelda James
Morgan Lund
as Ulysses S. Grant
Jim Jackman
as Rutherford B. Hayes
Mike Marunde
as William Tecumseh Sherman
John C. Bailey
as Gen. George Armstrong Custer
Will Strongheart
as Crazy Horse
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2016
Runtime1 Season
LanguageGerman
CertificationTV-14
GenresDocumentary, Western, Action & Adventure
Votes31
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe American West
About The American West
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.
Directed by —, The American West leans on a strong ensemble — Bert Thomas Morris, Derek Chariton, David H. Stevens — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2016.
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