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From the Executive Producer Robert Redford, THE AMERICAN WEST tells 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. The series features exclusive interviews with notable names from classic Western films, including Robert Redford, James Caan, Burt Reynolds, Tom Selleck, Kiefer Sutherland, Mark Harmon, Ed Harris and more.

1 Seasons
8 Episodes
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Documentary Western Action & Adventure Crime Drama
Cast & Characters
episode image The Big Killing
7.4/10 (99 votes)

#1 The Big Killing

S1:E6

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.

episode image Blood and Gold
7.2/10 (113 votes)

#2 Blood and Gold

S1:E3

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.

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0.0/10

#3 America Divided

S1:E1

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.

episode image Two Front War
0.0/10

#4 Two Front War

S1:E2

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.

episode image Showdown
0.0/10

#5 Showdown

S1:E4

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.

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0.0/10

#6 Outlaw Rising

S1:E5

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.

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#7 Frontier Justice

S1:E7

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.

episode image The Last Vendetta
0.0/10

#8 The Last Vendetta

S1:E8

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.

Cast & Chracters

Narrator (voice)

Actor: Bert Thomas Morris
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Billy the Kid

Actor: Derek Chariton
character image Jesse James

Jesse James

Actor: David H. Stevens

Frank James

Actor: Joseph Carlson

Zerelda James

Actor: Kera O'Bryon
character image Ulysses S. Grant

Ulysses S. Grant

Actor: Morgan Lund
character image Rutherford B. Hayes

Rutherford B. Hayes

Actor: Jim Jackman
character image William Tecumseh Sherman

William Tecumseh Sherman

Actor: Mike Marunde
character image Gen. George Armstrong Custer

Gen. George Armstrong Custer

Actor: John C. Bailey

Crazy Horse

Actor: Will Strongheart
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Sitting Bull

Actor: Mo Brings Plenty

Wyatt Earp

Actor: Jonathan C. Stewart

Morgan Earp

Actor: Nick Bialis
character image Pat Garrett

Pat Garrett

Actor: Ric Maddox

John Tunstall

Actor: Marty Collins

James Whicher

Actor: Brian Leider

Thomas Durant

Actor: Eric Rolland
character image Charley Ford

Charley Ford

Actor: Samuel Dunning

Tom McLaury

Actor: Deven Davenport

Ike Clanton

Actor: Michael Chmiel
character image Allan Pinkerton

Allan Pinkerton

Actor: Hugh Scully
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Actor: James Caan
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Actor: Mark Harmon
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Actor: John McCain
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Actor: Robert Redford
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Actor: Burt Reynolds
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Actor: Tom Selleck
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Actor: Tom Skerritt
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Actor: H.W. Brands

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Actor: David Eisenbach

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Actor: Eric Foner

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Actor: Mark Lee Gardner

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Actor: Paul A. Hutton

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Actor: Karl Jacoby

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Actor: Larry Pourier
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Actor: Bill Richardson

The highest rated episode of The American West is "The Big Killing" (S1E6) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 99 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Blood and Gold" (S1E3) with a rating of 7.20.

This episode received 113 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Big Killing" (S1E6) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 99 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Blood and Gold" (S1E3) with a rating of 7.20.

This episode received 113 votes.

Name Department Job
John Ealer Directing Director
Brian Burstein Production Producer
Jordan Rosenblum Production Producer
Petra Hoebel Production Producer
Robert Redford Production Executive Producer
Zachary Herrmann Production Producer

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