Rough Riders 1997
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- July 20, 1997
- Last Aired
- July 21, 1997
- Format
- 1 season · 2 eps
- Created By
- John Milius, Hugh Wilson
- Network
- TNT
What is Rough Riders?
Rough Riders is a 1997 American television miniseries that explores the historical journey of a specific cavalry group. Directed and co-written by John Milius, the production focuses on the regiment known as the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry, which was also commonly referred to as the Rough Riders.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 2
- First aired
- Jul 20, 1997
- Last aired
- Jul 21, 1997
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- TNT
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 from 25 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 2 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- TNT
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Rough Riders is a 1997 American television miniseries that explores the historical journey of a specific cavalry group. Directed and co-written by John Milius, the production focuses on the regiment known as the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry, which was also commonly referred to as the Rough Riders. The narrative centers on the experiences of the future United States President Theodore Roosevelt as he leads this group of soldiers. The plot follows the regiment during the Spanish-American War, documenting their military activities and their participation in a significant charge up San Juan Hill. The miniseries is categorized within the action, adventure, drama, and war and politics genres. It serves as a dramatization of the events surrounding Roosevelt and his volunteers during this period of American history. The project is recognized as a television miniseries that chronicles the formation and operational history of this notable military unit.
Should you watch it?
“This historical miniseries chronicles the formation and combat experiences of Theodore Roosevelt's legendary volunteer cavalry regiment.”
- Directed and co-written by John Milius
- Focuses on the historical 1st US Volunteer Cavalry
- Depicts the significant charge up San Juan Hill
- The historical subject matter may not appeal to viewers uninterested in late 19th-century military conflicts
Watch it if you have an interest in American political history and the specific military maneuvers of the Spanish-American War.
The series maintains a dramatic and historical tone, focusing on the tactical and personal journey of the regiment.
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Is Rough Riders a full television series?
No, it is a television miniseries released in 1997.
Who directed the project?
The miniseries was directed and co-written by John Milius.
What historical event does the series cover?
The series focuses on the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry and their charge up San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War.
Is the series worth watching?
The series is recommended for viewers interested in historical dramas and the military career of Theodore Roosevelt.
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