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Matewan

1987, Movie, PG-13, 132 mins

MATEWAN
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A stirring account of a West Virginia coalminer's strike from America's premier independent filmmaker, John Sayles. Beautifully shot by Haskell Wexler, there's not a weak performance in the entire film. With Will Oldham (later of Palace Bros. fame), Chris Cooper and Jane Alexander. Read the complete review for Matewan
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Synopsis: Based on a true story: in the coal mines of rural West Virginia, a miner takes on the perilous job of organizing his fellow workers to combat brutal working and living conditions in a company town. With James Earl Jones.
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Posted: 8/28/2009
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John Sayles' fact-based account of a coal miners' union vs. mining bosses in 1920's West Virginia. Finely done in every way!
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Length: 01:44
Posted: 3/17/2008
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Year: 1987
Rated PG-13

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Cast
Chris Cooper: Joe Kenehan
Will Oldham: Danny Radnor
Jace Alexander: Hillard
Ken Jenkins: Sephus Purcell
Bob Gunton: C.E. Lively
Gary McCleery: Ludie

 

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