The Dakotas is an ABC/Warner Brothers western television series starring Larry Ward and featuring Jack Elam broadcast during 1963. The short-lived program is considered a spin-off of Clint Walker's Cheyenne. The Dakotas is perhaps most notable for the fact that it was cancelled one week after heavy viewer protest over an objectionable scene.
In 1889, a widowed woman from New York City named Catherine travels to the Dakota Territory to paint a portrait of the famous Native American leader, Sitting Bull. As Catherine befriends Sitting Bull and the Lakota Sioux tribe, tensions rise between the Sioux and the U.S. Cavalry. Catherine becomes deeply involved in the fight for Native American rights and justice.
In the wild west, a man embarks on a journey of revenge after his father is killed by outlaws. As he tracks down the killers, he faces danger, betrayal, and unexpected alliances.
Wild Bill Hickok, a legendary gunslinger in the Old West, faces various challenges and battles outlaws in his quest for justice.
In 1825, a British aristocrat named John Morgan is captured by a Sioux tribe in Dakota Territory. At first, he struggles to adapt to their customs and way of life, but eventually earns their respect and becomes one of them.
Set in the late 19th century, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee follows the struggles of the Lakota tribe as they face assimilation, broken promises, and violence from the US Army. The story focuses on the events leading up to the infamous Wounded Knee Massacre and the impact it had on the Native American community.
In the Dakota territory in 1879, a group of settlers and a rescue party investigate the disappearance of people in their community. They soon discover that underground creatures are responsible for the disappearances and must fight for their survival.
Man Without a Gun, is an American western television series produced by 20th Century Fox television and presented in first-run syndication in the United States from 1957 to 1959. Set in the town of Yellowstone near Yellowstone National Park in the then Dakota Territory during the 1870s, the program starred Rex Reason as newspaper editor Adam MacLean, who brought miscreants to justice without the use of violence or gunplay but through his Yellowstone Sentinel. The co-star was Mort Mills, as Marshal Frank Tallman, who intervened when the "pen" proved not to be "mightier than the sword".Harry Harvey, Sr., was cast in twenty-one episodes as Yellowstone Mayor George Dixon. The program is considered to have been unique because it showcased MacLean's moral ethics and common sense to bring outlaws to justice. The show was also used as a schoolroom to teach the youngsters of the 1950s about decency and the differences between right and wrong.
In the wild west, a legendary white buffalo is terrorizing the Dakota Territory. A gunslinger teams up with a chief to hunt down the creature and seek revenge.
The Plainsman is a Western film that takes place during the American Civil War. It follows the story of Wild Bill Hickok and his involvement with various historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln, General George Armstrong Custer, and Calamity Jane. The film explores themes of war, romance, and the Wild West.
Three outlaws, along with an immigrant family, protect their lives and land during a land rush in Dakota Territory, while facing numerous obstacles such as ruthless lawmen and rival gangs.
At a trading post in the Northern Dakotas, Hawk Lespard, an unscrupulous trader, is opposed by Jack Jessup, posing as a gambler but actually a scout for the Overland Stage Co., and Kunga-Sunga, a wizard with the lariat.
Pilot for TV series of the same name released in 1978. The film told the tale of Molly and David Beaton, two teenage newlyweds, homesteading in the Dakota Territory in the 1870s.
The World Changes is an epic movie set in the early 20th century America, depicting the saga of success and tragedy. It follows the life of a cattle rancher turned successful businessman who faces various challenges including deception, violence, and personal grief. The movie explores the themes of invention, multiple generations, and the changing Western frontier.
A young couple and their neighbors celebrate Christmas in 1874 on the Dakota prairie. Despite tragedy and an ongoing battle with the railway company, Christmas is a homespun and overly sentimental affair.
Buffalo Girls (1995) is a TV show set in the untamed American West of the 1870s. It follows the exciting and perilous adventures of two women, their friendships, romances, and struggles for survival in an ever-changing way of life. This historical drama explores themes of race, friendship, and the challenges faced by women in the frontier. With stunning cinematography and a captivating storyline, Buffalo Girls is a must-watch for fans of the Wild West genre.
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