The Men Who Built America
TV Show · Documentary · History

The innovations and empires of Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, JP Morgan and Henry Ford revolutionised modern American society.

2012 · 42m
Starring Ray Reynolds, John C. Bailey, Justin Morck

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    A New War Begins
    After the Civil War, the United States commences an age of enlightenment and unparalleled growth, led by the entrepreneurial vision of five men.
    40m
  • EPISODE 2
    Oil Strike
    Kerosene is being used to keep America lit after dark, and the demand for oil is rising; Vanderbilt approaches John D Rockefeller for help filling his trains with oil.
    43m
  • EPISODE 3
    A Rivalry Is Born
    Andrew Carnegie immigrates to the United States and begins work at the age of 12. After his mentor, Tom Scott, dies having been humiliated by Rockefeller, Carnegie vows revenge.
    40m
  • EPISODE 4
    Blood Is Spilled
    Carnegie hires Henry Frick to give him an advantage over Rockefeller, unaware of Frick's proclivity for taking shortcuts. The pair is responsible for the disaster at Johnstown Dam, which claims more than 2000 lives.
    44m
  • EPISODE 5
    A New Rival Emerges
    The battle between Carnegie and Rockefeller continues as JP Morgan opens a bank in New York City with a vision of furthering the United States' technological advancements.
    43m
  • EPISODE 6
    Owning It All
    JP Morgan underwrites the Edison Electric Company and homes in New York start to be wired. Rival Nikola Tesla develops his own plans for creating electric light.
    44m

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Cast & Crew

  • R‌R
    Ray Reynolds
    Actor
  • J‌C
    John C. Bailey
    Actor
  • J‌M
    Justin Morck
    Actor
  • A‌A
    A.J. Achinger
    Actor
  • Alex Falberg
    Actor
  • Campbell Scott
    Narrator
  • H.W. Brands
    Narrator
  • Mark Cuban
    Narrator
  • Donny Deutsch
    Narrator
  • Russ McCarroll
    Producer
  • P‌C
    Paul Cabana
    Producer

About

The Men Who Built America

Documentary

The innovations and empires of Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, JP Morgan and Henry Ford revolutionised modern American society.

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Studio
HISTORY
Released
2012
Rated
PG
Region of Origin
United States
© 2012 A&E Television Networks. All Rights Reserved.

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English (Australia), English
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English (United States) (AAC)

Subtitles

English (CC)

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