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Matewan

1987-08-28 | Drama / History
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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.

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Chris Cooper Joe Kenehan
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James Earl Jones 'Few Clothes' Johnson
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Mary McDonnell Elma Radnor
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Will Oldham Danny Radnor
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David Strathairn Police Chief Sid Hatfield
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The original trailer in high definition of Matewan directed by John Sayles and starring Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary ...

The original trailer in high definition of Matewan directed by John Sayles and starring Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary ...

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Clip from the movie Matewan (1987) by John Sayles. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Matewan.

Clip from the movie Matewan (1987) by John Sayles. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Matewan.

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Today is the 98 year anniversary of the Matewan Massacre, one of the deadliest events in the West Virginia Mine Wars.

Today is the 98 year anniversary of the Matewan Massacre, one of the deadliest events in the West Virginia Mine Wars.

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Razorblade serenade.

Razorblade serenade.

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It was the Stone Mountain Coal Corp. that evicted the coal miners from the coal camp houses at Matewan. Here are a few of those ...

It was the Stone Mountain Coal Corp. that evicted the coal miners from the coal camp houses at Matewan. Here are a few of those ...

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A labor union organizer comes to an embattled mining community brutally and violently dominated and harassed by the mining ...

A labor union organizer comes to an embattled mining community brutally and violently dominated and harassed by the mining ...

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Before the federal government (the representative of Big Business) had its own armed thugs (the IRS, FBI, DHS etc). to harass ...

Before the federal government (the representative of Big Business) had its own armed thugs (the IRS, FBI, DHS etc). to harass ...

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The American Coal Miner War West Virginia 1912-1921 "During Matewan" The 1912-13 events at Paint & Cabin Creek are known ...

The American Coal Miner War West Virginia 1912-1921 "During Matewan" The 1912-13 events at Paint & Cabin Creek are known ...

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To commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Matewan Massacre I put together this short documentary of one of the most ...

To commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Matewan Massacre I put together this short documentary of one of the most ...

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What a union is. Speech on what unionism is and where the primary strength of a union lies, in it's membership and threat of a ...

What a union is. Speech on what unionism is and where the primary strength of a union lies, in it's membership and threat of a ...

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Matewan, West Virginia, in Mingo County is chock full of history for such a small town. The West Virginia Mine Wars, the Matewan ...

Matewan, West Virginia, in Mingo County is chock full of history for such a small town. The West Virginia Mine Wars, the Matewan ...

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In “Matewan,” one of the best indie filmmakers in the business presents a compelling and moving film. Its story was inspired by a ...

In “Matewan,” one of the best indie filmmakers in the business presents a compelling and moving film. Its story was inspired by a ...

Judy Brooks
Subscribe to CLASSIC TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/1u43jDe Subscribe to TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/sxaw6h Subscribe to COMING SOON: ...

Subscribe to CLASSIC TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/1u43jDe Subscribe to TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/sxaw6h Subscribe to COMING SOON: ...

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Finally it's here-Criterion number 999-John Sayles majestic Matewan from 1987. His 5th film and his first masterwork. A timeless ...

Finally it's here-Criterion number 999-John Sayles majestic Matewan from 1987. His 5th film and his first masterwork. A timeless ...

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The American Coal Miner War West Virginia 1912-1921 "After Matewan" The 1912-13 events at Paint & Cabin Creek are known ...

The American Coal Miner War West Virginia 1912-1921 "After Matewan" The 1912-13 events at Paint & Cabin Creek are known ...

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I just left the studio where John Sayles and I recorded a commentary for MATEWAN. In this scene, Chris Cooper, the organizer, ...

I just left the studio where John Sayles and I recorded a commentary for MATEWAN. In this scene, Chris Cooper, the organizer, ...

Haskell Wexler
The original trailer in high definition of Matewan directed by John Sayles and starring Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary ...

The original trailer in high definition of Matewan directed by John Sayles and starring Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary ...

HD Retro Trailers
Clip from the movie Matewan (1987) by John Sayles. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Matewan.

Clip from the movie Matewan (1987) by John Sayles. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Matewan.

l p
Today is the 98 year anniversary of the Matewan Massacre, one of the deadliest events in the West Virginia Mine Wars.

Today is the 98 year anniversary of the Matewan Massacre, one of the deadliest events in the West Virginia Mine Wars.

Jake Fife
Razorblade serenade.

Razorblade serenade.

Makeyousuffer
It was the Stone Mountain Coal Corp. that evicted the coal miners from the coal camp houses at Matewan. Here are a few of those ...

It was the Stone Mountain Coal Corp. that evicted the coal miners from the coal camp houses at Matewan. Here are a few of those ...

rhmooney3
A labor union organizer comes to an embattled mining community brutally and violently dominated and harassed by the mining ...

A labor union organizer comes to an embattled mining community brutally and violently dominated and harassed by the mining ...

spotlightwv
Before the federal government (the representative of Big Business) had its own armed thugs (the IRS, FBI, DHS etc). to harass ...

Before the federal government (the representative of Big Business) had its own armed thugs (the IRS, FBI, DHS etc). to harass ...

TheTruthIsBrian
The American Coal Miner War West Virginia 1912-1921 "During Matewan" The 1912-13 events at Paint & Cabin Creek are known ...

The American Coal Miner War West Virginia 1912-1921 "During Matewan" The 1912-13 events at Paint & Cabin Creek are known ...

SCODgreenhood
To commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Matewan Massacre I put together this short documentary of one of the most ...

To commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Matewan Massacre I put together this short documentary of one of the most ...

Fife Paranormal
What a union is. Speech on what unionism is and where the primary strength of a union lies, in it's membership and threat of a ...

What a union is. Speech on what unionism is and where the primary strength of a union lies, in it's membership and threat of a ...

Haskell Wexler
Matewan, West Virginia, in Mingo County is chock full of history for such a small town. The West Virginia Mine Wars, the Matewan ...

Matewan, West Virginia, in Mingo County is chock full of history for such a small town. The West Virginia Mine Wars, the Matewan ...

The Appalachian Project
In “Matewan,” one of the best indie filmmakers in the business presents a compelling and moving film. Its story was inspired by a ...

In “Matewan,” one of the best indie filmmakers in the business presents a compelling and moving film. Its story was inspired by a ...

Judy Brooks
Subscribe to CLASSIC TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/1u43jDe Subscribe to TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/sxaw6h Subscribe to COMING SOON: ...

Subscribe to CLASSIC TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/1u43jDe Subscribe to TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/sxaw6h Subscribe to COMING SOON: ...

Movieclips Classic Trailers
Finally it's here-Criterion number 999-John Sayles majestic Matewan from 1987. His 5th film and his first masterwork. A timeless ...

Finally it's here-Criterion number 999-John Sayles majestic Matewan from 1987. His 5th film and his first masterwork. A timeless ...

SOLITARY RONIN FILMS
The American Coal Miner War West Virginia 1912-1921 "After Matewan" The 1912-13 events at Paint & Cabin Creek are known ...

The American Coal Miner War West Virginia 1912-1921 "After Matewan" The 1912-13 events at Paint & Cabin Creek are known ...

SCODgreenhood
I just left the studio where John Sayles and I recorded a commentary for MATEWAN. In this scene, Chris Cooper, the organizer, ...

I just left the studio where John Sayles and I recorded a commentary for MATEWAN. In this scene, Chris Cooper, the organizer, ...

Haskell Wexler

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The director of Matewan is John Sayles.
The production budget of Matewan was 4,000,000 USD.
The certification of Matewan is PG-13.
The release date of Matewan is August 28, 1987.
The genre of Matewan is Drama,History.
The casts of Matewan are Chris Cooper starring as Joe Kenehan, James Earl Jones starring as 'Few Clothes' Johnson, Mary McDonnell starring as Elma Radnor, Will Oldham starring as Danny Radnor, David Strathairn starring as Police Chief Sid Hatfield, Ken Jenkins starring as Sephus Purcell.
On October 04, 2024, the IMDB rating of Matewan is 7.9/10, Rotten Tomato rating is 94/100, Metacritic rating is 73/100, TMDB rating is 7.0/10.
Watch the official trailer of Matewan
The runtime of Matewan is 132 minutes.
The revenue of Matewan was 1,680,358 USD.
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..