DVD
The wild west [videorecording] / a BBC/Discovery Channel co-production ; writer, Colin Swash ; produced and directed by David Stewart, Tim Robinson.
Re-evaluates three of the most famous figures of the time. Colonel Custer's last stand at Little Bighorn, Billy the kid, and the role that Wyatt Earp played in the gunfight at the OK Corral. Wild West presents the facts, uncovering secrets and twists, proving that once and for all, fact can be a lot more interesting than fiction.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 150 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [United States] : BBC Worldwide Americas ; c2013.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Title from container. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Toby Stephens, Liam Cunningham, David Leon ; narrator, Michael Praed. |
| Target Audience Note: | Canadian Home Video Rating: PG. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, region 1, NTSC, widescreen; Dolby Digital stereo. |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | For private home use only. |
| Language Note: | Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | DVD Wild | 31681002344729 | DVD | Available | - |
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"Toby Stephens (Die Another Day ), Liam Cunningham (Game of Thrones ) and David Leon (RocknRolla ) star in this action-packed mini-series, revealing the real stories behind three of the Westâs most famous figures. Was General Custer little more than an inept, vain man? Was Wyatt Earp a hero at the OK Corral, or a villain? Did Billy the Kid deserve his sentence of execution? Audiences have been captivated by the Wild West and its thrilling tales of heroism and triumph over adversity. But where does truth separate from fiction in these legendary stories? Blending fast-paced drama with the latest archaeological, forensic and ballistic research, this series brings the truth to life." - Baker & Taylor
Depicts the lives of Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, and General George Custer and attempts to reveal the truth behind the legends surrounding them. - Warner Home Video
Given Hollywood's fascination with the Old West, you'd be forgiven for thinking there's been no stone left unturned in depicting some of the era's most colourful characters; many of the truths have been distorted by myth - until now. Wild West is the docudrama series that re-evaluates three of most famous figures of the time â Colonel Custer's last stand at Little Bighorn, Billy the Kid and the role that Wyatt Earp played in the gunfight at the OK Corral. Wild West presents the facts, uncovering secrets and twists, proving once and for all, fact can be a lot interesting than fiction.
