Western locales lend authenticity to a biopic of explorer-politician John Charles Fremont (1813-90), `The Pathfinder', who commanded an expedition to map the Oregon Trail in 1842. The miniseries centers on his interactions with other historical figures, including Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Hart Benton and Kit Carson. Based on a novel by David Nevin.
Cast: Jonathan Frakes, Alice Krige, Richard Chamberlain
Season 1
3 episodes
- 1. In the beginning there was a dreamThe young geographer John Charles Fremont dreams of exploring the as yet unknown "Wild West" of the United States. In 1839 he accompanied the famous French cartographer Joe Nicollet on an expedition.NRCC7 h 0 minApr 13, 1986
- 2. The Great ExpeditionJohn C. Fremont secretly married Jessie. Her father angrily breaks off contact with the couple. Fremont accelerates preparations for the expedition to the West because Colonel Kearny incites his superiors against him.NRCC7 h 0 minApr 15, 1986
- 3. On a dangerous missionCaptain Fremont returns to his family in 1842 from a dangerous expedition. He has important cartographic records. The publication of his diaries soon earned Fremont a great reputation. At a reception, Secretary of the Navy Bancroft tries to win him over for a delicate assignment in the service of the state.NRCC7 h 0 minApr 20, 1986
Dream West
Western locales lend authenticity to a biopic of explorer-politician John Charles Fremont (1813-90), `The Pathfinder', who commanded an expedition to map the Oregon Trail in 1842. The miniseries centers on his interactions with other historical figures, including Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Hart Benton and Kit Carson. Based on a novel by David Nevin.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Jonathan Frakes, Alice Krige, Richard Chamberlain, John Anderson, Anthony Zerbe, Cameron Mitchell
- Studio
- Sunn Classic Pictures, Warner Bros. Television
Maturity rating
NRCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
