
Matewan
Matewan
Release: 1987-08-28·Runtime: 132m·★ 7.4
DramaHistory
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Cinecom Entertainment Group
Film Gallery
Goldcrest
Red Dog Films
Winwood Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Bob Guntonas C.E. Lively
Chris Cooperas Joe Kenehan
Joe Grifasias Fausto
Gary McCleeryas Ludie
Frank Hoyt Tayloras Al Felts
Gordon Clappas Tom Griggs
Jace Alexanderas Hilllard Elkins
Kevin Tigheas Bill Hickey
Josh Mostelas Mayor Cabell Testerman
John Saylesas Hardshell Preacher
Mitch Scottas Mister
James Earl Jonesas 'Few Clothes' Johnson
Nancy Metteas Bridey Mae Tolliver
Michael Mantellas Doolin
Davide Ferrarioas Gianni
Mary McDonnellas Elma Radnor
Ken Jenkinsas Sephus Purcell
Maggie Renzias Rosaria
Hazel Dickensas Singer
Mason Daringas Picker
Will Oldhamas Danny Radnor
David Strathairnas Police Chief Sid Hatfield
Tom Wrightas TomCrew
" />Mason DaringOriginal Music Composer
" />Maggie RenziProducer
" />Christopher WeirAssistant Sound Editor
" />Bill McKinneySet Dressing Production Assistant
" />John SaylesDirector, Writer
" />Sarah GreenAssistant Production Manager
" />Davide FerrarioDialogue Coach
" />Avy KaufmanAdditional Casting
" />Gregory JacobsSet Production Assistant
" />Leslie A. PopeSet Decoration
" />Diana PokornyUnit Manager
" />Stefan CzapskyKey Grip
" />Haskell WexlerDirector of Photography
" />Jem CohenAssistant Property Master
" />Lorna ScottWardrobe Assistant
" />Newton Thomas SigelSecond Unit Director of Photography
" />P. Scott SakamotoFirst Assistant Camera
" />John SlossLegal Services
" />Skip LievsaySupervising Sound Editor
" />Danny Aiello IIIStunts