Matewan (1987)

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Written by John Sayles

Directed by John Sayles

Running Time: 140 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1987

Rating: 15 Certificate

Filmed in Colour

The year is 1920, the setting Matewan, West Virginia, where the town's coal miners labour under miserable, unhealthy conditions. Enter Joe Kenehan, a rebellious union leader who wants to organize the West Virginian miners, as well as the Italians and blacks brought in as workers.

Cast

Image for Chris CooperChris CooperJoe Kenehan
Image for James Earl JonesJames Earl Jones'Few Clothes' Johnson
Image for Mary McDonnellMary McDonnellElma Radnor
Will OldhamDanny Radnor
David StrathairnPolice Chief Sid Hatfield
Image for Ken JenkinsKen JenkinsSephus Purcell
Gordon ClappGriggs
Kevin TigheHickey
John SaylesHardshell Preacher
Image for Bob GuntonBob GuntonC.E. Lively
Josh MostelMayor Cabell Testerman
Nancy MetteBridey Mae
Jace AlexanderHillard Elkins
Joe GrifasiFausto
Gary McCleeryLudie

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