Hell on Wheels (2011) follows the story of a former slave, Cullen Bohannon, who seeks revenge for the death of his wife by working on the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. Set in the 19th-century American Wild West, the show delves into the violent and brutal realities of that time period, exploring themes of survival, racism, and the clash of different cultures.
Centennial is a sweeping historical drama that follows the journey of a Colorado town from its early days in the 1700s to its development and growth. The story explores the lives of various characters, including fur traders, Native Americans, and settlers, as they navigate the challenges of the wilderness, the conflicts between different cultures, and the building of a new community. The miniseries delves into themes of love, adventure, friendship, and the struggle for survival in the untamed West.
Into the West follows the epic journey of a settler family as they encounter various challenges and conflicts in the Wild West during the 19th century. The miniseries explores themes of interracial relationships, Native American history, and the impact of the gold rush.
In 1892, a legendary Army captain reluctantly agrees to escort a Cheyenne chief and his family through dangerous territory, while facing the harsh realities of racism and violence in the American West.
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin is a family TV show set in the Wild West. It follows the adventures of Rin Tin Tin, a brave and loyal German Shepherd who saves lives and helps maintain peace in the Arizona territory. Rin Tin Tin forms a strong bond with a young boy and together they face various challenges, including battling renegade Native Americans, capturing outlaws, and protecting their community.
After the death of his wife, Jeremiah Johnson, a mountain man, seeks revenge against those responsible for her loss. He navigates the treacherous wilderness, battles a grizzly bear, and embraces a life of survival and solitude.
The Quest is an American Western series which aired on NBC from September to December 1976. The series stars Kurt Russell and Tim Matheson. The Quest's pilot episode aired as a television film on May 13, 1976.
A group of diverse individuals find themselves traveling together in a stagecoach through dangerous territory. As they face various obstacles and personal conflicts, they must learn to trust each other in order to survive.
Son of the Morning Star is a TV mini-series that portrays the life of George Armstrong Custer, his military career, and his role in the Battle of the Little Bighorn. The series explores the tensions and conflicts between the Sioux Indians and the U.S. Army during the Great Sioux War.
Wild Bill Hickok, a legendary gunslinger in the Old West, faces various challenges and battles outlaws in his quest for justice.
Little Big Man tells the story of Jack Crabb, a man who goes from being an adopted Cheyenne to becoming a frontier hero. It is a tale of adventure, comedy, and drama set against the backdrop of the rapidly changing American West in the 19th century.
Cheyenne Autumn is a movie set in 1878 that tells the story of the Cheyenne tribe, who embark on a perilous journey in search of food and freedom. The movie explores the struggles faced by the Native Americans as they encounter various obstacles and hardships along the way. It sheds light on the themes of oppression, survival, and cultural identity.
In the latter half of the 19th century, gold is discovered in the Black Hills, sacred land of the Lakota people. Gold diggers, profiteers and adventurers flock to the region. Among them is the hard-hearted land speculator Bludgeon, who tries to expel the Lakota using brutal methods. Lakota warriors retaliate, and soon the gold diggers' town becomes a battlefield.
In the year 1876, the 7th Cavalry Regiment is assigned the mission to protect the U.S. Army fort in the Indian Territory. As tensions rise between the cavalry and the Cheyenne Indians, a battle becomes imminent. Led by General Custer, the soldiers must face a formidable enemy and defend their post. The historic drama explores the soldier's loyalty, the bravery of the Native Americans, and the tragic Battle of the Little Bighorn.
During a Cavalry massacre at an Indian village, two brothers, searching for their captured sister, rescue a white woman long ago kidnapped by the Cheyenne. They ride for their lives, haunted by the chant of the tribal Death Song.
Brave Eagle is a 26-episode half-hour western television series which aired on CBS from September 28, 1955, to March 14, 1956, with rebroadcasts continuing until June 6. Keith Larsen, who was of Norwegian descent, starred as Brave Eagle, a peaceful young Cheyenne chief. The program was unconventional in that it ⁕ reflects the Native American viewpoint in the settlement of the American West and ⁕ was the first series to feature an American Indian as a lead character. Larsen's co-stars were Kim Winona, a Sioux Indian, as Morning Star, Brave Eagle's romantic interest; Anthony Numkena of Arizona, a Hopi Indian then using the stage name Keena Nomkeena, appeared as Keena, the adopted son of Brave Eagle; Pat Hogan as Black Cloud, and Bert Wheeler of the comedy team Wheeler & Woolsey, as the halfbreed Smokey Joe, full of tribal tall tales but accompanying wisdom. The episodes center upon routine activities among the Cheyenne, clashes with other tribes, attempts to prevent war, encroachment from white settlers, racial prejudice, and a threat of smallpox.
Reel Injun is a documentary that explores the history of Native Americans in film and the stereotypes they have faced. Through interviews and film clips, it examines the portrayal of Native Americans and their cultures, as well as the impact it has had on Native American communities.
Set in 1870s Wyoming, White Feather tells the story of a peace treaty between the US Cavalry and the Cheyenne tribe. Amidst tension and conflict, a surveyor and a cavalry officer fall in love with a Cheyenne girl, leading to a clash of cultures and a struggle for peace.
Custer of the West is a 1967 movie that depicts the life of General George Armstrong Custer, specifically focusing on his final battle against the Native Americans at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. The film explores the clash of cultures between the US Cavalry and the Cheyenne and Sioux tribes, as well as Custer's struggle for survival and his leadership of the 7th Cavalry.
The Iron Horse tells the story of the construction of the intercontinental railroad in 19th century America. It follows the hardships and challenges faced by the workers, as well as the conflicts with Native American tribes and the threat of murder. Set in the backdrop of the American Midwest, the film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the ambition to connect the East and the West.