"Hell On Wheels" on AMC

[Lady Cop]

i've never been into westerns, but this looks pretty good. it begins tonight on AMC at 10 Eastern. trailer at link:

http://www.amctv.com/shows/hell-on-wheels/about


Hell on Wheels is a contemporary Western that centers on former Confederate soldier Cullen Bohannon, portrayed by Anson Mount, whose quest for vengeance has led him to the Union Pacific Railroad's westward construction of the first transcontinental railroad. Developed by Endemol USA and produced by Entertainment One (eOne) and Nomadic Pictures, Hell on Wheels is created, written, and executive-produced by Joe and Tony Gayton (Faster, Uncommon Valor, The Salton Sea, Bulletproof). The series premieres Sun., Nov. 6 at 10/9c.

"AMC's commitment to the Western is long-standing, "In Hell on Wheels, AMC is creating another epic and enduring American story."

In addition to Mount (City by the Sea, Cook County, ABC's Line of Fire), Hell on Wheels stars musician-actor Common (Just Wright, Date Night) as Elam, Dominique McElligott (Moon, The Philanthropist) as Lily Bell, Colm Meaney (The Conspirator, Get Him to the Greek) as Durant, Ben Esler (The Pacific) as Sean, Phil Burke (Mercy) as Mickey, and Eddie Spears (Into the West) as Joseph.

Hell on Wheels tells the epic story of post-Civil War America, focusing on a Confederate soldier (Mount) who sets out to exact revenge on the Union soldiers who have killed his wife. His journey takes him west to Hell on Wheels, a dangerous, raucous, lawless melting pot of a town that travels with and services the construction of the first transcontinental railroad, an engineering feat unprecedented for its time. The series documents the railroad's engineering and construction as well as institutionalized greed and corruption, the immigrant experience, and the plight of newly emancipated African-Americans during Reconstruction. Hell on Wheels chronicles this potent turning point in our nation's history and how uncivilized the business of civilization can be.

Shot on location in Alberta, Canada, the series is produced with assistance from the government of Alberta's film-development program.

[Cracker]

I thought this thread was about this AMC:


Are you going to watch that movie, LC?

I loved the Duke. He was America's favorite uncle. This still makes me cry:

[Lady Cop]

i adjusted the thread title. heh. yes i'm going to watch it and see if it's worthwhile. (it's going to be a series)
i wasn't interested in Masterpiece tonight.

[Lady Cop]

it was pretty good! different than the usual western. i will watch again for sure. it really looks like it belongs on HBO, not AMC with the stinking commercials.

[Lady Cop]

on tonight, episode 2. go Indians!




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