Matewan (1987)

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.

Directing:
  • John Sayles

Writing:
  • John Sayles

Stars:
Release Date: 1987-08-28
themoviedb icon 7.3/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English | Italiano
  • Runtime: 132
  • Budget: $4,000,000
  • Revenue: $1,680,358
Chris Cooper
Chris Cooper
Joe Kenehan
Ken Jenkins
Ken Jenkins
Sephus Purcell
James Earl Jones
James Earl Jo...
'Few Clothes' Johnson
Gordon Clapp
Gordon Clapp
Griggs
Josh Mostel
Josh Mostel
Mayor Cabell Testerman
Will Oldham
Will Oldham
Danny Radnor
Mary McDonnell
Mary McDonnel...
Elma Radnor
David Strathairn
David Stratha...
Police Chief Sid Hatfield
Kevin Tighe
Kevin Tighe
Hickey
John Sayles
John Sayles
Hardshell Preacher
Bob Gunton
Bob Gunton
C.E. Lively
Tom Wright
Tom Wright
Tom
Maggie Renzi
Maggie Renzi
Rosaria
Nancy Mette
Nancy Mette
Bridey Mae Tolliver
Jace Alexander
Jace Alexande...
Hilllard Elkins
Joe Grifasi
Joe Grifasi
Fausto
Gary McCleery
Gary McCleery
Ludie
Michael Mantell
Michael Mante...
Doolin
Davide Ferrario
Davide Ferrar...
Gianni
Frank Hoyt Taylor
Frank Hoyt Ta...
Al Felts
Mason Daring
Mason Daring
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