Joe Kenehan
Search results
Matewan is a drama film by John Sayles, based on the 1920 Battle of Matewan, a violent conflict between miners and strikebreakers in West Virginia. The film stars Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell and Will Oldham, and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Cinematography.
Filmed in the coal country of West Virginia, "Matewan" celebrates labor organizing in the context of a 1920s work stoppage. Union organizer, Joe Kenehan (Chr...
- 132 min
- 28.9K
- Punks For Progress
A labor union organizer tries to unite black and Italian miners against the mining company and its thugs in West Virginia in 1920. The film is based on historical events and features Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones and Mary McDonnell in the cast.
- (9K)
- Drama, History
- John Sayles
- 1987-08-28
Watch a movie about a labor union organizer in West Virginia coal mines in 1920. Learn about the real-life characters and events that inspired the story of Matewan, a violent clash between miners and company thugs.
- 133 min
- 136.9K
- Don Sheehan
Directed by John Sayles with Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell and David Strathairn.Matewan Blu-ray (Amazon) https://amzn.to/43xT1DXMatewan Blu-...
- 2 min
- 70.7K
- HD Retro Trailers
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.
People also ask
Who are the actors in the movie Matewan?
Was Matewan a flop?
Is Matewan a good movie?
Where was Matewan filmed?
A historical drama about the coal miners' strike in Mingo County, West Virginia, in 1920. A labor organizer tries to unite the white, black and Italian workers against the mining company and its hired thugs.
