Matewan
Genres
Drama
History
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$4000000
Revenue
$1680358
Runtime
132 min
Release Date
1987-08-28
Status
Released
Vote Count
118
Vote Average
7.4
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Similar Movies
Explore movies similar to this one that you might also enjoy.
