Matewan
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “It takes more than guns to kill a man.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Director
- John Sayles
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
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🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Matewan about?
- 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.
- Who directed Matewan?
- Matewan was directed by John Sayles.
- When was Matewan released?
- Matewan was released on August 28, 1987.
- How long is Matewan?
- Matewan has a runtime of 2h 12m.
- Where can I track Matewan?
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