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Matewan (/ ˈ m eɪ t w ɒ n /) is a 1987 American independent drama film written and directed by John Sayles, and starring Chris Cooper (in his film debut), James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell and Will Oldham, with David Strathairn, Kevin Tighe and Gordon Clapp in supporting roles.
Aug 28, 1987 · Matewan is a historical film directed by John Sayles, based on the true events of a coal miners' strike in 1920. It features Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, and Mary McDonnell as the main characters, and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Cinematography.
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- Drama, History
- John Sayles
- 1987-08-28
Filmed in the coal country of West Virginia, "Matewan" celebrates labor organizing in the context of a 1920s work stoppage. Union organizer, Joe Kenehan (Chris Cooper), a scab named "Few Clothes...
- 132 min
- 27.8K
- Punks For Progress
A labor union organizer comes to an embattled mining community brutally and violently dominated and harassed by the mining company Mingo County, West Virginia, 1920. Coal miners, struggling to ...
- 133 min
- 123.6K
- Don Sheehan
HD Retro Trailers. 112K subscribers. 599. 61K views 4 years ago. Directed by John Sayles with Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell and David Strathairn. Matewan Blu-ray (Amazon) : https...
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- HD Retro Trailers
Indie director John Sayles' historical drama Matewan (1987) is an engrossing portrayal of real life Matewan coal mining town incident in which coal miners struggled to organize a union against...
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- History, Drama
- PG-13
Matewan is a 1987 film by John Sayles that depicts the 1920 coal miners' strike in West Virginia. It features a cast of notable actors, Oscar-nominated cinematography, and a director's commentary.
