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Matewan

It takes more than guns to kill a man.

★7.4 1987 2h 12m John Sayles PG-13

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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About the film

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Audience score
★ 7.4 /10

based on 146 votes

Synopsis

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

8 principal 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

Where to watch Matewan

Matewan (1987) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 2h 12m drama directed by John Sayles is rated 7.4/10 by 146 viewers.

Frequently asked

When was Matewan released?

Matewan was released on August 28, 1987.

Who directed Matewan?

Matewan was directed by John Sayles.

How long is Matewan?

Matewan has a runtime of 132 minutes (2h 12m).

What genre is Matewan?

Matewan is categorized as Drama, History.

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