About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1987
Runtime
2h 12m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.4/10
Votes
133
Genre
Drama, History
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$4.0M
Cast
traitor
based on true story
west virginia
gun battle
racism
preacher
double cross
labor organizer
labor union
coal mining
workers union
1920s
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Questions about Matewan
How long is Matewan?
Matewan has a runtime of 2h 12m (2 hours and 12 minutes).
Who directed Matewan?
Matewan was directed by John Sayles and released in 1987.
What genre is Matewan?
Matewan is a Drama, History film (1987).
Who stars in Matewan?
The cast of Matewan includes Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell, Will Oldham, David Strathairn.
What is the TMDB rating for Matewan?
Matewan has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 based on 133 votes.
