Lawmen Of The Old West
Gallop through history with the bullets and badges that attempted to bring order to the Wild West. See how men like Daniel Boon, Wyatt Earp and 'Doc' Holiday became frontier legends in their quest to keep the peace and stay alive. Witness some of the most infamous events in American history through authentic re- enactments, historical accounts and archived photos. A unique six part documentary series examines the personalities, weapons, tactics and corruption that made outlaws, lawmen, scouts, gunslingers and professional gamblers became American folk heroes. Take aim and hold steady as you discover the true story behind the men who swore to uphold the law during a lawless time.
Cast: Coby Batty
Season 1
6 episodes
- 1. Westward DestinyAs the American frontier marched westward there were few courageous souls willing to put their lives on the line to bring law to the lawless.B-15CC1 h 0 minFeb 25, 2014
- 2. From the Ashes of the Civil WarThe upheavals of the Civil War had an aftershock that lasted decades. The James boys and the Youngers are a few of the men who longed and learned from the lawlessness of war.B-15CC1 h 0 minFeb 25, 2014
- 3. The Earp BrothersWere the Earps really the unblemished heroes of dime novels and old movies, or were they thugs who happened to wear badges? Discover this and more in part three of our journey through The Lawmen Of The Old West.B-15CC1 h 0 minFeb 25, 2014
- 4. Tombstone: Outlaw OutpostThey came from all over the West. These were the outlaws seeking haven down by the border. They rustled stock they mingled with women and they robbed, killed and pillaged with the boldness of medieval raiders.B-15CC1 h 0 minFeb 25, 2014
- 5. Good vs. EvilAs outlaws refined their trade, so too did the lawmen. Federal or state, town or county, public or pr ivate, these men all fought to enforce law and order upon an unruly and violent land.B-15CC1 h 0 minFeb 25, 2014
- 6. The Taming of the WestAs the western territories evolved and became states, the Wild West was slowly tamed. However, there were still many challenges for the great Lawmen of the Old West including one of the most celebrated outlaws in all of history, Billy the Kid.B-15CC1 h 0 minFeb 25, 2014
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Lawmen Of The Old West
Gallop through history with the bullets and badges that attempted to bring order to the Wild West. See how men like Daniel Boon, Wyatt Earp and 'Doc' Holiday became frontier legends in their quest to keep the peace and stay alive. Witness some of the most infamous events in American history through authentic re- enactments, historical accounts and archived photos. A unique six part documentary series examines the personalities, weapons, tactics and corruption that made outlaws, lawmen, scouts, gunslingers and professional gamblers became American folk heroes. Take aim and hold steady as you discover the true story behind the men who swore to uphold the law during a lawless time.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Kevin R. Hershberger
- Cast
- Coby Batty
Maturity rating
B-15Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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