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The Frontier

2012-01-01 · 60 min · Not rated

Western

Set in the 1840s, show centers on a group that follows their dreams and heads west from Missouri across the uncharted country.

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Directors
Thomas Schlamme
Production companies
Sony Pictures Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ethan EmbryEthan EmbryD.J. Jackson
Bridget ReganBridget ReganHannah Strong
Clancy BrownClancy BrownJack Ramsay / Lamazee
Nathan GambleNathan GambleSamuel Hale
Jake McLaughlinJake McLaughlinCooper Hale
Holley FainHolley FainJoanna Hale
Al WeaverAl WeaverBen
Chaske SpencerChaske SpencerEli
Megan FergusonMegan FergusonPeyton
Gina BramhillGina BramhillEmily
Erik JensenErik JensenDoctor Strong
Mustafa ShakirMustafa ShakirArmand Rossignol
Ben PrendergastBen PrendergastCaptain Parker
Alinta ChidzeyAlinta ChidzeyClaire
Grace RosebirchFrontier Child

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