Matewan (1987-08-28)

Drama | History |

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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.

Directed By: John Sayles

Star Cast: Chris Cooper , James Earl Jones , Mary McDonnell , Will Oldham ,

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Status: Released
Runtime: 132m
Popularity: 2.3712
Language: en

Budget: $4,000,000
Revenue: $1,680,358

Vote Average: 7.375
Vote Count: 124

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