Matewan (1987)
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.
Directed by: John Sayles
Top Billed Cast: James Kizer, Thomas A. Carlin, William Dean
Runtime: 132 minutes
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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
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Jo Henderson
Mrs. Elkins
Josh Mostel
Mayor Cabell Testerman
Gary McCleery
Ludie
Maggie Renzi
Rosaria
Tom Wright
Tom
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Michael B. Preston
Ellix (as Michael Preston)
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Thomas A. Carlin
Turley
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Jenni Cline
Luann
Michael Mantell
Doolin
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J.K. Kent Lilly
Pappy's Voice (voice)
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James Kizer
Tolbert
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Ronnie Stapleton
Stennis
Davide Ferrario
Gianni
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Frank Payne Jr.
Old Miner
John Sayles
Hardshell Preacher
Hazel Dickens
Singer
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Charles Haywood
Sheb
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Neale Clark
Isaac
Mitch Scott
Mister
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Hazel Pearl
Missus
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Michael Frasher
Lee Felts
Frank Hoyt Taylor
Al Felts
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Fred Decker
James
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Bill Morris
Bass
