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Matewan (1987)

Matewan

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PG-13

2h 12m

Drama, Historical

June 30th, 1988

7.8/10

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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.

2 wins and 6 nominations

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Cast

Chris Cooper
Joe Kenehan
Mary McDonnell
Elma Radnor
Will Oldham
Danny Radnor
David Strathairn
Sid Hatfield
Ken Jenkins
Sephus Purcell
Kevin Tighe
Hickey
Gordon Clapp
Tom Griggs
Bob Gunton
C.E. Lively
Jace Alexander
Hillard Elkins
Joe Grifasi
Fausto
Full cast & crew

Directors

John Sayles
directed by
Full cast & crew

Producers

Mark Balsam
executive producer
Ira Deutchman
associate producer
James Glenn Dudelson
associate producer
Full cast & crew

Writers

John Sayles
written by
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Taglines

It takes more than guns to kill a man
At the coal company they use you until you wear out
It takes more than guns to kill a man.

Keywords

social commentary
shootout
voice over narration
All Keywords

Country of Origin

United States of America
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Languages

English
Italian

Release Dates

June 30th, 1988 (Australia)
September 1st, 1987 (Canada) (Festival of Festivals)
January 1st, 1988 (Canada)
All Release Dates

Alternative Titles

Matewan (original title)
Matewan (Argentina)
Matewan - A Luta Final (Brazil)
All Alternative Titles

Locations

New River Gorge, New River Gorge National River, West Virginia, USA
Thurmond, West Virginia, USA
USA
All Locations

Running Times

132 min
135 min

Sound Mixes

Mono

Aspect Ratios

1.85 : 1

Production Companies

Goldcrest Films International
Cinecom Entertainment Group
Film Gallery
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Distribution Companies

New Vision Films (Australia)
Virgin Vision (Australia)
Umbrella Entertainment (Australia)
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Other Companies

Production Services Atlanta (equipment supplier)
Axis Video (video assist)
Town of Thurmond, West Virginia (special thanks) (as Town of Thurmond, WV)
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