The American West

Overview

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.

Cast

Bert Thomas Morris

Narrator (voice)

Derek Chariton

Billy the Kid

David H. Stevens

Jesse James

Joseph Carlson

Frank James

Kera O'Bryon

Zerelda James

Morgan Lund

Ulysses S. Grant

Jim Jackman

Rutherford B. Hayes

Mike Marunde

William Tecumseh Sherman

John C. Bailey

Gen. George Armstrong Custer

Will Strongheart

Crazy Horse