Matewan

Matewan (1987)

7.4 132 min Movie
DramaHistory

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 Chris Cooper Joe Kenehan
James Earl Jones James Earl Jones 'Few Clothes' Johnson
Mary McDonnell Mary McDonnell Elma Radnor
Will Oldham Will Oldham Danny Radnor
David Strathairn David Strathairn Police Chief Sid Hatfield
Ken Jenkins Ken Jenkins Sephus Purcell
Kevin Tighe Kevin Tighe Bill Hickey
Gordon Clapp Gordon Clapp Tom Griggs
Bob Gunton Bob Gunton C.E. Lively
Jace Alexander Jace Alexander Hilllard Elkins
Joe Grifasi Joe Grifasi Fausto
Nancy Mette Nancy Mette Bridey Mae Tolliver

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