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Matewan

Movie 1987 TMDB 7.4/10 Released

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.

Matewan is a movie first shown in 1987. Runtime is 132 minutes. Status: Released. Genres: Drama, History. TMDB score 7.4/10 from 145 votes.

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Title details

Type
Movie
Japanese title
メイトワン1920
Original title
Matewan
Release year
1987
Release date
August 28, 1987
Status
Released
Runtime
132 minutes
Genres
Drama, History
Production companies
Cinecom Entertainment Group, Film Gallery, Goldcrest Films International, Red Dog Films, Winwood Productions
Director
John Sayles
TMDB rating
7.4/10 (145 votes)
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Official trailer

Matewan (1987) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

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

J

Jo Henderson

Mrs. Elkins

Josh Mostel

Josh Mostel

Mayor Cabell Testerman

Gary McCleery

Gary McCleery

Ludie

Maggie Renzi

Maggie Renzi

Rosaria

Tom Wright

Tom Wright

Tom

M

Michael B. Preston

Ellix (as Michael Preston)

Characters

  • Joe Kenehan voiced by Chris Cooper
  • 'Few Clothes' Johnson voiced by James Earl Jones
  • Elma Radnor voiced by Mary McDonnell
  • Danny Radnor voiced by Will Oldham
  • Police Chief Sid Hatfield voiced by David Strathairn
  • Sephus Purcell voiced by Ken Jenkins
  • Bill Hickey voiced by Kevin Tighe
  • Tom Griggs voiced by Gordon Clapp
  • C.E. Lively voiced by Bob Gunton
  • Hilllard Elkins voiced by Jace Alexander
  • Fausto voiced by Joe Grifasi
  • Bridey Mae Tolliver voiced by Nancy Mette
  • Mrs. Elkins voiced by Jo Henderson
  • Mayor Cabell Testerman voiced by Josh Mostel
  • Ludie voiced by Gary McCleery
  • Rosaria voiced by Maggie Renzi
  • Tom voiced by Tom Wright
  • Ellix (as Michael Preston) voiced by Michael B. Preston

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