western (motion picture genre)

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Genre of motion pictures, television, and radio shows characterized by a setting in the American West during the time of western expansion, usually the 1850s through the early 1900s. May also apply to certain films with similar themes but set in Australia, Argentina, or other places.
western
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024