The Western movie genre is known for its depiction of American legends, and there are a number of great movies based on true stories of real-life figures, including cowboys and outlaws. In fact, many of the best movies in the Western genre are based on real people. In some cases, outlaws, cowboys, and other historical figures from the American West are immortalized by their depictions in famous Hollywood films.
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