Zoom

Matewan (1987)

ALL 08/28/1987 (en) Drama, History 132 Min
  • Release
    08/28/1987
  • Production
    Cinecom Entertainment Group, Film Gallery, Goldcrest, Red Dog Films, Winwood Productions
  • Rotten tomato
    73%
  • Original title
    Matewan
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 1,680,358.00
    -

It takes more than guns to kill a man.

Overview

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.

  1. John Sayles

    Director

  2. Story



Currently available to stream, watch for free, rent, and buy in the United States. You can makes it easy to find out where you can legally watch your favorite movies & TV shows online.

Watch Channel

Casts

  1. Chris Cooper

    Joe Kenehan

  2. James Earl Jones

    'Few Clothes' Johnson

  3. Mary McDonnell

    Elma Radnor

  4. Will Oldham

    Danny Radnor

  5. David Strathairn

    Police Chief Sid Hatfield

  6. Ken Jenkins

    Sephus Purcell

  7. Kevin Tighe

    Hickey

  8. Gordon Clapp

    Griggs

  9. Bob Gunton

    C.E. Lively

  10. Jace Alexander

    Hilllard Elkins

  11. Joe Grifasi

    Fausto

  12. Nancy Mette

    Bridey Mae Tolliver

  13. Jo Henderson

    Mrs. Elkins

  14. Josh Mostel

    Mayor Cabell Testerman

  15. Gary McCleery

    Ludie

  16. Maggie Renzi

    Rosaria

  17. Tom Wright

    Tom

  18. Michael B. Preston

    Ellix (as Michael Preston)

  19. Thomas A. Carlin

    Turley

  20. Jenni Cline

    Luann

  21. Michael Mantell

    Doolin

  22. J.K. Kent Lilly

    Pappy's Voice (voice)

  23. Ida Williams

    Mrs. Knightes

  24. James Kizer

    Tolbert

  25. Ronnie Stapleton

    Stennis

  26. Davide Ferrario

    Gianni

  27. Frank Payne Jr.

    Old Miner

  28. John Sayles

    Hardshell Preacher

  29. Hazel Dickens

    Singer

  30. Charles Haywood

    Sheb

  31. Neale Clark

    Isaac

  32. Mitch Scott

    Mister

  33. Hazel Pearl

    Missus

  34. Michael Frasher

    Lee Felts

  35. Frank Hoyt Taylor

    Al Felts

  36. Fred Decker

    James

  37. Bill Morris

    Bass

  38. Delmas Lawhorn

    Conductor

  39. William Dean

    Broker

  40. P. Michael Munsey

    Broker

  41. Thomas Hal Phillips

    Boxcar Guard

  42. Stephen C. Hall

    Redneck Miner

  43. Percy Fruit

    Black Miner

  44. Thomas Poore

    Injured Black Miner

  45. Tara Williams

    Miner's Wife

  46. Gerald Milnes

    Fiddler

  47. Mason Daring

    Picker

  48. Jim Costa

    Mandolin Player

  49. Phil Wiggins

    Harmonica Player

Full Cast & Crew

Casts : 49 , Crews : 125

Recommand

Keyword

Matewan (1987) 132 Min

ALL 08/28/1987 (en)
Drama, History
  • Release 08/28/1987
  • Production
    Cinecom Entertainment Group, Film Gallery, Goldcrest, Red Dog Films, Winwood Productions
  • Original title Matewan
  • en
  • Revenue1,680,358.00

It takes more than guns to kill a man.

Overview

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.

  1. John Sayles

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Sonya Polonsky

    Editor

  4. Peggy Rajski, Maggie Renzi

    Producer



  • Choose your language

    Site Language

    Select the site language for displaying all messaging on the site including all menus, buttons, and labels.

    Content Language

    Select the content language for displaying show titles, descriptions and subtitles. The language will revert to English if your chosen language is unavailable.

  • Site : English