Matewan (1987)
Matewan (1987) - Drama Movies 132 minutes. メイトワン1920, Matewan - kuoleman kaivos, Ματωμένη Αμερική, Matewan - A Luta Final. 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. based on true story, west virginia, appalachia, racism, preacher, labor organizer, labor union, coal mining, 1920s, worker's rights, miners strike
Released: Aug 28, 1987
Runtime: 132 minutes
Stars: Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell, Will Oldham, David Strathairn, Ken Jenkins
Crew: John Sayles (Director), Barbara Shapiro (Casting), Peggy Rajski (Production Manager), Leigh Johnson (Assistant Set Decoration), Sarah Green (Assistant Production Manager), Jerry Silva (Executive Producer)