Matewan


2h 13m 1987

Brief Synopsis

Historical drama about the coal miners' strike in Matewan, West Virginia in the 1920s.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Historical
Political
Release Date
1987
Distribution Company
Cinecom International Films
Location
Bumsford, West Virginia, USA; Thurmond, West Virginia, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 13m

Synopsis

Historical drama about the coal miners' strike in Matewan, West Virginia in the 1920s.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Historical
Political
Release Date
1987
Distribution Company
Cinecom International Films
Location
Bumsford, West Virginia, USA; Thurmond, West Virginia, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 13m

Award Nominations

Best Cinematography

1987

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States April 2004

Released in United States March 1997

Released in United States May 18, 1987

Released in United States on Video March 1988

Released in United States September 11, 1987

Released in United States Summer August 28, 1987

Shown at Cannes Film Festival May 18, 1987.

Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival April 15-29, 2004.

Shown at Santa Barbara International Film Festival (An Homage to Master Cinematographer, Haskell Wexler, ASC) March 6-19, 1997.

Jace Alexander is the son of actress Jane Alexander and Living Stage founder and director Robert Alexander.

Began shooting September 3, 1986.

Completed shooting October 20, 1986.

Released in United States on Video March 1988

Released in United States March 1997 (Shown at Santa Barbara International Film Festival (An Homage to Master Cinematographer, Haskell Wexler, ASC) March 6-19, 1997.)

Released in United States May 18, 1987 (Shown at Cannes Film Festival May 18, 1987.)

Released in United States Summer August 28, 1987

Released in United States September 11, 1987 (Los Angeles)

Released in United States April 2004 (Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival April 15-29, 2004.)