Matewan 1987
Matewan
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.
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.
Videos & Photos
All 1 Videos & 28 Photoscast
Full Cast & Crew... Joe Kenehan
... 'Few Clothes' Johnson
... Elma Radnor
... Danny Radnor
... Police Chief Sid Hatfield
... Sephus Purcell
Release Date:
Aug 28, 1987 (United States)
Run Time:
2hr 12`
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United States
Status:
Released
Plot Keywords:
Cast & Crew of
Matewan
Directors & Credit Writers
BA
Benita Allen... Second Assistant Director
... First Assistant Director
JT
John Tintori... Script Supervisor
Cast
... Joe Kenehan
... 'Few Clothes' Johnson
... Elma Radnor
... Danny Radnor
... Police Chief Sid Hatfield
... Sephus Purcell
... Hickey
... Griggs
... C.E. Lively
... Hilllard Elkins
... Fausto
... Bridey Mae Tolliver
JH
Jo Henderson... Mrs. Elkins
... Mayor Cabell Testerman
... Ludie
... Rosaria
... Tom
... Ellix (as Michael Preston)
TAC
Thomas A. Carlin... Turley
JC
Jenni Cline... Luann
Produced By
... Assistant Production Manager
... Casting Consultant
... Publicist