Jonathan Frakes
Dream West (1986)
Season 1
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.
Released April 14, 1986
Episode 420 min
None+
Genres: Biography, Drama, Western
Keywords: mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, imdb.tv-mini-series, imdb.president-of-the-united-states, imdb.pioneer, imdb.based-on-novel
Production Companies: Sunn Classic Pictures, Warner Bros. Television
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - In the beginning there was a dream
The 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.
April 13, 1986, midnight
S1E2 - The Great Expedition
John 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.
April 15, 1986, midnight
S1E3 - On a dangerous mission
Captain 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.
April 20, 1986, midnight
Episode Runtime: 420 min.
Season Runtime: 420 min.
Released: April 14, 1986
Last Air Date: April 20, 1986, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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