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Cheyenne
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Cheyenne (1963)

8
TV_G

Cheyenne (1955) is a classic western TV show set in the post-American Civil War era. It follows the story of Cheyenne Bodie, a cowboy who travels through the Sierra Madre Mountains, encounters various Native American tribes, and seeks frontier justice.

Here Come the Brides
Tv Show

Here Come the Brides (1970)

7.6
TV_G

Here Come the Brides is a TV show set in the 1870s in Washington Territory. After the American Civil War, a group of women decide to travel to Seattle to find husbands. They are brought there by Aaron Stempel, the owner of the Puget Sound Lumber Company. The show follows the lives of these women as they navigate the challenges of finding love and settling in a new place.

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The Lazarus Man
Tv Show

The Lazarus Man (1996)

7.4

The Lazarus Man is an American Western television series produced by Castle Rock Entertainment which first aired on January 20, 1996, and ended on November 9, 1996. Starring Robert Urich as the title character, The Lazarus Man debuted on Turner Network Television and ran for 20 episodes.

The Sacketts
Tv Show

The Sacketts (1979)

7.6
PG

The Sacketts is a dramatic TV mini-series set in the post-American Civil War era. It revolves around three brothers who face various challenges such as imperialism, panning for gold, and a cattle drive. The story is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and also involves elements of gambling and card playing.

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Rio Lobo
Movie

Rio Lobo(1970)

6.7
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G
116Minutes

During the post-American Civil War period in Texas, a sheriff is captured by a traitor and must seek revenge while uncovering police corruption. Along the way, he confronts a cult-favorite villain with a facial scar and forms an unlikely alliance with a biracial cowboy. Together, they fight against a corrupt sheriff and his gang of criminals. Set in the small town of Rio Lobo in the year 1865, this movie explores themes of betrayal, justice, and the aftermath of war.

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Goin' South
Movie

Goin' South(1978)

6.2
tomato69%
PG
109Minutes

In the post-Civil War era, a man heads to a small town in hopes of finding a buried treasure. However, his ulterior motive soon becomes clear as he gets involved in a series of comedic and chaotic situations, including a bank robbery, a double-cross, and a forced marriage. Along the way, he experiences a sexual awakening and learns about the power of trust and love.

Diablo
Movie

Diablo(2015)

4.5
tomato19%
R
83Minutes
Ride with the Devil
Movie

Ride with the Devil(1999)

6.7
tomato64%
R
138Minutes

Ride with the Devil is a movie set during the American Civil War and follows a group of friends, including an ex-slave, as they navigate loyalty, suspicion, and revenge. The story explores the brutality and violence of war and the struggles of the characters trying to survive. It touches on themes of freedom, honor, and friendship.

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News of the World
Movie

News of the World(2020)

6.8
tomato88%
PG_13
118Minutes

In the aftermath of the American Civil War, Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd, a widower and veteran of three wars, travels from town to town as a non-fiction storyteller, sharing news from across the world. In the plains of Texas, Kidd agrees to transport a young girl, Johanna, who was taken by the Kiowa people and raised as one of their own, to her remaining family members. Together, they embark on a treacherous journey across the wilderness, facing challenges such as sandstorms, encounters with dangerous individuals, and the harsh realities of the wild West.

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San Antonio
Movie

San Antonio(1945)

6.3
109Minutes

San Antonio is a 1945 American musical Western film directed by David Butler and starring Errol Flynn and Alexis Smith. The film was shot in Technicolor and had a running time of 109 minutes. The plot revolves around Clay Hardin, a Texas cattleman and horseman, who takes it upon himself to avenge the death of his brother at the hands of cattle rustlers in San Antonio. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful singer named Jeanne Starr and must battle the villainous hotel owner Roy Stuart in order to bring justice to the town.

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El Paso
Movie

El Paso(1949)

5.8
103Minutes

Ex-confederate officer Clay Fletcher jumps at the chance to reunite with his once lady-friend, Susan Jeffers, when his father, Judge Fletcher, sends him on an errand to El Paso, Texas to get the signature of Susan's father, Judge Jeffers, on a legal document. Once there he finds the judge has become a drunk and a laughing stock, doing the bidding of local magnate Bert Donner and his running dog, Sheriff La Farge. Just as Clay starts straightening out the town's problems, events occur which force him to abandon the legal system and instead adopt the murderous tactics of a vigilante.

Rebel in Town
Movie

Rebel in Town(1956)

6.8
78Minutes

Ex-Confederate Bedloe Mason and his four sons ride into a small Western town with robbery in mind. Hearing a suspicious "click," Wes Mason whirls and shoots dead a boy playing with a cap pistol. The Mason clan then flees but Gray Mason, feeling remorse, decides to return to the town. He winds up at the home of John and Nora Willoughby who, unknown to him, are parents of the dead boy. Nora recognizes him as one of the Confederates but keeps quiet, wishing to avoid more violence. However, when John learns of Gray's true identity, he determines to avenge his son's death

post american civil war

Explore a collection of movies and TV shows that delve into the aftermath of the American Civil War, highlighting the struggles, redemption, and nation-building in a divided United States. Discover stories that capture the resilience, sacrifices, and transformations that shaped America in the post-war era.

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