Matewan
Director: John Sayles
"It takes more than guns to kill a man."
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
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
In brief
Matewan (1987) is a drama, history film. With an average rating of 7.3/10 from 135 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 12min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Matewan online?
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How long is Matewan?
Matewan runs 132 minutes (2h 12min).
What rating does Matewan have?
Matewan has an average rating of 7.3/10 based on 135 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Matewan from?
Matewan was released in 1987.
