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The Men Who Built America

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20122012
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 2h
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Don Meehan in The Men Who Built America (2012)
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Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Carnegie, Astor, Ford and Morgan. Their names are part of history and synonymous with the American dream. These men transformed every industry they touched: oil, rai... Read allRockefeller, Vanderbilt, Carnegie, Astor, Ford and Morgan. Their names are part of history and synonymous with the American dream. These men transformed every industry they touched: oil, rail, steel, shipping, automobiles, and finance.Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Carnegie, Astor, Ford and Morgan. Their names are part of history and synonymous with the American dream. These men transformed every industry they touched: oil, rail, steel, shipping, automobiles, and finance.
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  • Stars
    • Campbell Scott
    • H.W. Brands
    • Mark Cuban
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    • Campbell Scott
    • H.W. Brands
    • Mark Cuban
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    • 33User reviews
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    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 6 wins & 5 nominations total

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    The History Channel series,  "The Men Who Built America" as a Wealthy Patron on the floor of the 1892 New York Stock Exchange.  Filmed in Martinsburg, WVa.  As always, I show up 100% Camera Ready...that is my OWN complete costume.

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    Campbell Scott
    Campbell Scott
    • Narratoras Narrator
    4 episodes4 eps • 2012
    H.W. Brands
    H.W. Brands
    • Self - Historianas Self - Historian
    4 episodes4 eps • 2012
    Mark Cuban
    Mark Cuban
    • Self - Owner, Dallas Mavericksas Self - Owner, Dallas Mavericks
    4 episodes4 eps • 2012
    Donny Deutsch
    Donny Deutsch
    • Self - Advertising Mogulas Self - Advertising Mogul
    4 episodes4 eps • 2012
    Donald Trump
    Donald Trump
    • Self - Real Estate Mogulas Self - Real Estate Mogul
    4 episodes4 eps • 2012
    Steve Case
    • Self - Co-Founder, AOLas Self - Co-Founder, AOL
    4 episodes4 eps • 2012
    Jim Cramer
    Jim Cramer
    • Self - Former Hedge Fund Manageras Self - Former Hedge Fund Manager
    4 episodes4 eps • 2012
    AJ Achinger
    AJ Achinger
    • Young Carnegieas Young Carnegie…
    4 episodes4 eps • 2012
    John C. Bailey
    • Henry Clay Frickas Henry Clay Frick
    4 episodes4 eps • 2012
    Amy Baska
    • Eliza Rockefelleras Eliza Rockefeller
    4 episodes4 eps • 2012
    Matthew Bassett
    • Captain Cooperas Captain Cooper
    4 episodes4 eps • 2012
    Matt Boliek
    • John D. Rockefeller Jr.as John D. Rockefeller Jr.
    4 episodes4 eps • 2012
    Walter Brandes
    • Devil Bill Rockefelleras Devil Bill Rockefeller
    4 episodes4 eps • 2012
    Dante Bruzzese
    • Young Rockefelleras Young Rockefeller
    4 episodes4 eps • 2012
    Maren Bush
    • Margaret Carnegieas Margaret Carnegie
    4 episodes4 eps • 2012
    Kenneth Cavett
    • Jim Fiskas Jim Fisk
    4 episodes4 eps • 2012
    Michael Chmiel
    Michael Chmiel
    • William Vanderbiltas William Vanderbilt
    4 episodes4 eps • 2012
    Edward Christian
    • Elias Ungeras Elias Unger
    4 episodes4 eps • 2012
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      Contains two 2016 republican presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Carly Fiorina as commenters.
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      Featured in 2013 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (2013)

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    9/10
    Very Well Done
    I was expecting the usual type series you get for series' like this which is the usual 'they are good, but it's kind of boring and hammy'. Not at all the case on this one. First of all, very interesting. I learned so much that I had no clue about before. The acting is actually pretty good, but what really drives this series home is the terrific narration, the fantastic editing, and the magnificent sound and music that ties along with it.

    This series is proof that if you have some patience, talent and money to put into the production, the possibilities are then limitless. And this production understands the great importance and power of a well thought out sound and music to play in the background. At times you feel like you're watching different mafia families go at it with each other. That you're watching the high powered cartels dish it out and it absorbs you in to where you don't want to stop watching. This is a brilliant series to watch and I was very pleasantly surprised by it.
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    • Release date
      • October 16, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gigantes de la industria
    • Production company
      • Stephen David Entertainment
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      2 hours
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      • Color

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