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Matewan

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Drama, based on events that took place in Matewan, West Virginia, in 1920, starring Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones

With simmering violence all around him, union organiser Joe Kenehan has to persuade "scab" labour to join his struggle against the coal mine's owners. But hired company thugs are determined to provoke a confrontation.
(1987) ****

See Films: pages 45-50

Contributors

Unknown:
Director John Sayles
Joe Kenehan:
Chris Cooper
Few Clothes Johnson:
James Earl Jones
Danny Radnor:
Will Oldham
Hillard:
Jace Alexander
Sephus Purceil:
Ken Jenkins
C.E. Lively:
Bob Gunton
Ludie:
Gary McCleery
Hickey:
Kevin Tighe
Griggs:
Gordon Clapp
Elma Radnor:
Mary McDonnell
Bridey Mae:
Nancy Mette
Source: Radio Times

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