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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)

7.5
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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Rio Lobo
Movie

Rio Lobo(1970)

6.7
tomato70%
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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News of the World
Movie

News of the World(2020)

6.8
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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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Ride with the Devil
Movie

Ride with the Devil(1999)

6.7
tomato64%
R
138Minutes
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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The Lazarus Man
Tv Show

The Lazarus Man (1996)

7.4

Shortly after the Civil War, a man pulls himself out of a grave in the South wearing Southern clothing but carrying Northern gold and carrying a US Army revolver. He has no memory save for some gorgeous brunette and being beaten over the head by a man in a derby. He calls himself "Lazarus" after the man Jesus resurrected until he can figure out who he is and why he was buried alive and left for dead.

Diablo
Movie

Diablo(2015)

4.5
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R
83Minutes
Horizons West
Movie

Horizons West(1952)

6.4
81Minutes

In post-American Civil War Texas, two brothers, Dan and Neal, return home to find that their land has been stolen by a carpetbagger. They get involved in a conflict between brothers and face violence, a house on fire, and a newspaper article that leads to their arrest. The movie explores themes of family relationships, brotherly conflict, and the challenges of life in the wild west.

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A House Divided
Movie

A House Divided(2000)

6.7
R
101Minutes

In the aftermath of the terrible Civil War which has devastated the South, Amanda America Dixon returns home to find she has become the sole heir to a vast cotton plantation. But the dreadful secret which has blighted her life threatens to deprive her of the birthright which her beloved father David had struggled for so long to create. Raised by her father and grandmother to be the perfect white Southern Belle, Amanda's true mother was a black slave Julia. Confronted with the forces of greed and bigotry, Amanda has to face not only the hatred of a racist world, but the complex truth of a family whose lives have been built on a lie.

Goin' South
Movie

Goin' South(1978)

6.2
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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.

Ride, Vaquero!
Movie

Ride, Vaquero!(1953)

6.1
90Minutes

In Ride, Vaquero!, the story follows the adventures of a group of characters as they navigate through the challenges and dangers of the Mexico-Texas border. Filled with romance, fratricide, and a thrilling final showdown, this noir-western film showcases themes of unrequited love, adopted family ties, and the struggles of post-American Civil War era. The characters must face bandit gangs, uninvited kisses, and the murder of a sheriff, all while trying to find their missing brother and protect their cattle herd. With stunning Technicolor visuals and a captivating plot, Ride, Vaquero! is an unforgettable Western experience.

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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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