Hollywood westerns

Hollywood westerns are films set in the American West, typically during the 19th century, that explore themes of frontier life, adventure, morality, and justice. They often feature cowboys, outlaws, lawmen, and Native Americans, emphasizing rugged individualism and the struggle between civilization and wilderness. Visually, they showcase vast landscapes, towns, and iconic imagery like horses and revolvers. Westerns reflect American cultural myths about freedom, heroism, and the frontier spirit, influencing film and popular culture worldwide. While rooted in history, many westerns dramatize and romanticize the Old West to create compelling stories about identity and morality.