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The West

1996Ended1 seasons9 episodes8.4(19)
Documentary

The West, sometimes marketed as Ken Burns Presents: The West, is a documentary film about the American Old West. It was directed by Stephen Ives and the executive producer was Ken Burns. The film originally aired on PBS in September 1996.

Last aired: Sep 23, 1996

Seasons

Season 1Season 11996 · 9 episodes

Top Cast

Peter CoyotePeter CoyoteSelf - NarratorN. Scott MomadayN. Scott MomadaySelf - WriterMurphy GuyerMurphy GuyerSelfJohn TrudellJohn TrudellSelfEli WallachEli WallachSelfArthur MillerArthur MillerSelfJohn LithgowJohn LithgowSelfGary SiniseGary SiniseT. P. EaganJimmy SmitsJimmy SmitsSelfKeith CarradineKeith CarradineSelfAdam ArkinAdam ArkinSelfMatthew BroderickMatthew BroderickSelf - William Swain

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