The Western genre of cinema has, since its origin during the earliest days of American cinema, played a vital role in exploring the history and mythology of the United States. Centered around the rough and rugged American frontier of the nineteenth century, these films have had a profound influence on American culture, establishing some of cinema's best tropes and archetypes. Often centered around gunslingers and lawmen, the genre has produced many great movies.
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