Matewan (1987)
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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.
Matewan (1987) is a drama and history movie. It is directed by John Sayles. The cast includes Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell and Will Oldham. The runtime is 132 minutes. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10.
Starring: Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell, Will Oldham, David Strathairn, Ken Jenkins, Kevin Tighe, Gordon Clapp
