Western films and television shows have been staples of the film industry for over a century. For a long time, they were the most popular genre in American cinema. Today, they exist in a more niche environment where the genre can be reinvented for entertainment's sake. One thing that made Westerns great was their ability to adapt real-life moments from the American West with such authentic detail that the audience feels transported back to that time.

One popular real-life character who was depicted in Western cinema is Wild Bill Hickok. James Butler Hickok, commonly known as Wild Bill Hickok, lived many lives during his 39 years on Earth. To name a few of his trades, he was a gunslinger, lawman, cattle rustler, and gambler. Due to his versatile way of life, his story has been retold in numerous shows and movies. Each show or movie has created striking Westerns about him,...