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The West

TV-PG19961 seasonStephen Ives
IMDb 8.4

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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.

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What is The West (1996) about?

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.

Who stars in The West?

The West stars Peter Coyote (Self - Narrator), N. Scott Momaday (Self - Writer), Murphy Guyer (Self), John Trudell (Self), Eli Wallach (Self). The series was created by Stephen Ives.

How many seasons does The West have?

The West has 1 seasons. There are 9 episodes in total.

Is The West worth watching?

The West holds an IMDb rating of 8.4/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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