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Matewan

It takes more than guns to kill a man.

7.41987PG-132h 12mEnglish

Filmed in the coal country of West Virginia, "Matewan" celebrates labor organizing in the context of a 1920s work stoppage. Union organizer, Joe Kenehan, a scab named "Few Clothes" Johnson and a sympathetic mayor and police chief heroically fight the power represented by a coal company and Matewan's vested interests so that justice and workers' rights need not take a back seat to squalid working conditions, exploitation and the bottom line.

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Starring

Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell

Directed by

John Sayles

About

Matewan

DramaHistory

Filmed in the coal country of West Virginia, "Matewan" celebrates labor organizing in the context of a 1920s work stoppage. Union organizer, Joe Kenehan, a scab named "Few Clothes" Johnson and a sympathetic mayor and police chief heroically fight the power represented by a coal company and Matewan's vested interests so that justice and workers' rights need not take a back seat to squalid working conditions, exploitation and the bottom line.

It takes more than guns to kill a man.

Information

Released
Aug 28, 1987
Runtime
2h 12m
Status
Released

Language & origin

Original audio
English
Country
US
Rating
PG-13
Directed by
John Sayles

Production

Studio
Cinecom Entertainment Group
Studio
Film Gallery
Studio
Goldcrest
Studio
Red Dog Films
Studio
Winwood Productions

Cast

People in this story

Chris CooperJoe Kenehan
James Earl Jones'Few Clothes' Johnson
Mary McDonnellElma Radnor
Will OldhamDanny Radnor
David StrathairnPolice Chief Sid Hatfield
Ken JenkinsSephus Purcell
Kevin TigheBill Hickey
Gordon ClappTom Griggs
Bob GuntonC.E. Lively
Jace AlexanderHilllard Elkins
Joe GrifasiFausto
Nancy MetteBridey Mae Tolliver

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