Quick facts
- Released
- August 28, 1987
- Runtime
- 132 min
- Rating
- PG-13
- Budget
- $4.0M
- Box office
- $1.7M
- IMDb
- tt0093509
- Country
- United States
- Studio
- Cinecom Entertainment Group, Film Gallery, Goldcrest, Red Dog Films
Cast
Chris Cooper
Joe Kenehan
James Earl Jones
'Few Clothes' Johnson
Mary McDonnell
Elma Radnor
Will Oldham
Danny Radnor
David Strathairn
Police Chief Sid Hatfield
Ken Jenkins
Sephus Purcell
Kevin Tighe
Bill Hickey
Gordon Clapp
Tom Griggs
Bob Gunton
C.E. Lively
Jace Alexander
Hilllard Elkins
Joe Grifasi
Fausto
Nancy Mette
Bridey Mae Tolliver
Jo Henderson
Mrs. Elkins
Josh Mostel
Mayor Cabell Testerman
Gary McCleery
Ludie
Maggie Renzi
Rosaria
Tom Wright
Tom
Michael B. Preston
Ellix (as Michael Preston)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Matewan about?
- 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.
- Who directed Matewan?
- Matewan was directed by John Sayles.
- Who stars in Matewan?
- Matewan stars Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell, Will Oldham.
- When was Matewan released?
- Matewan is a 1987 drama, history film.
- Where can I watch Matewan?
- You can watch Matewan with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.