Synopsis
American Heroes Channel's new series Gunslingers reveals the infamous tales of survival and courage from the Wild West. Exposing little-known facts about America’s first villains and heroes, the six-part series features the stories of Wyatt Earp, Billy the Kid, Jesse James, Wild Bill Hickok, John Wesley Hardin and Tom Horn. Juxtaposed with vivid reenactments, expert commentary is layered throughout each episode to ensure the authenticity and historical accuracy of each story. Contributors include: David Milch, the creator of Deadwood; Bob Boze Bell, the executive editor of True West Magazine; and actor Kurt Russell (Tombstone).
Episodes
1E1The Tombstone VendettaA look at Wyatt Earp through his eyes as he talks about the shootout at the OK Corral and the Earp "Tombstone Vendetta" that followed.45m2
Billy the Kid: The Phantom of Lincoln CountyOn a bloodstained frontier where corruption is king, an unlikely hero becomes a crusader for justice... and revenge. By the time of his death at the age of 21, everyone in the country had heard of Billy the Kid.45m3
Jesse James: The South's Last RebelFrom the ashes of the Confederacy rises a bold rebel outlaw determined to get rich... and get even. Jesse James is seen by many as a modern day Robin Hood - a Southern gentlemen avenging the efforts of Northern businessmen to exploit his territory.45m4
Wild Bill: Marksman... and Marked ManWhen the most famous man in the Old West outlives his legend, he becomes the target of gunslingers eager to make legends of their own - by shooting him dead.45m5
John Wesley Hardin: The Dark Heart of TexasIn the turbulent aftermath of the Civil War, a volatile gunman wages a bloody crusade against anyone who stands between himself and his notions of freedom.45m6
Tom Horn: Grim Reaper of the RockiesAs the Wild West becomes settled, this mysterious hit man kills for men who want to preserve the old order - where violence rules all. But the law isn't giving in this time.45m
Billy the Kid: The Phantom of Lincoln CountyOn a bloodstained frontier where corruption is king, an unlikely hero becomes a crusader for justice... and revenge. By the time of his death at the age of 21, everyone in the country had heard of Billy the Kid.45m3Jesse James: The South's Last RebelFrom the ashes of the Confederacy rises a bold rebel outlaw determined to get rich... and get even. Jesse James is seen by many as a modern day Robin Hood - a Southern gentlemen avenging the efforts of Northern businessmen to exploit his territory.45m4Wild Bill: Marksman... and Marked ManWhen the most famous man in the Old West outlives his legend, he becomes the target of gunslingers eager to make legends of their own - by shooting him dead.45m5John Wesley Hardin: The Dark Heart of TexasIn the turbulent aftermath of the Civil War, a volatile gunman wages a bloody crusade against anyone who stands between himself and his notions of freedom.45m6Tom Horn: Grim Reaper of the RockiesAs the Wild West becomes settled, this mysterious hit man kills for men who want to preserve the old order - where violence rules all. But the law isn't giving in this time.45m
