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Matewan

Name: Matewan
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1987-08-28
Duration: 2 h 12 min
Cast: Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell, Will Oldham, David Strathairn

1987Directed by John Sayles

Drama · History2h 12m

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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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Chris CooperJoe Kenehan

James Earl Jones'Few Clothes' Johnson

Mary McDonnellElma Radnor

Will OldhamDanny Radnor

David StrathairnPolice Chief Sid Hatfield

Ken JenkinsSephus Purcell

Kevin TigheBill Hickey

Gordon ClappTom Griggs

Bob GuntonC.E. Lively

Jace AlexanderHilllard Elkins

Joe GrifasiFausto

Nancy MetteBridey Mae Tolliver

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About Matewan

How long is Matewan?: Matewan runs 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes).
Who directed Matewan?: Matewan was directed by John Sayles.
Who is in the cast of Matewan?: Matewan stars Chris Cooper as Joe Kenehan, James Earl Jones as 'Few Clothes' Johnson and Mary McDonnell as Elma Radnor.
What language is Matewan in?: Matewan is in English, with some Italian.
Is Matewan family friendly?: It is rated PG-13: parents are strongly cautioned, some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
Is Matewan based on a true story or a book?: Yes. Matewan is based on a true story.
When was Matewan released?: Matewan was released on August 28, 1987.