Storyline
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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Cast & Crew
Chris Cooper
Joe Kenehan
James Earl Jones
'Few Clothes' Johnson
Mary McDonnell
Elma Radnor
Will Oldham
Danny Radnor
David Strathairn
Police Chief Sid Hatfield
Ken Jenkins
Sephus Purcell
Kevin Tighe
Bill Hickey
Gordon Clapp
Tom Griggs
Bob Gunton
C.E. Lively
Jace Alexander
Hilllard Elkins
Joe Grifasi
Fausto
Nancy Mette
Bridey Mae Tolliver
Frequently Asked Questions
Matewan was released on August 28, 1987.
The runtime of Matewan is 2h 12m.
Matewan is a Drama, History movie.
Matewan has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 on TMDB.
Matewan is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Matewan was directed by John Sayles.
The main cast of Matewan includes Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell.
Matewan is originally in English.