KINORAFIELD GUIDE TO FILM
My films
1987 · 132 min · PG-13

Matewan

Directed by John Sayles · Drama, History

Matewan (1987) is a Drama film, directed by John Sayles set in Matewan during the 1920s. It runs 132 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of class conflict and betrayal run throughout.

Composer
Mason Daring
Cinematography
Haskell Wexler
Cast
Chris CooperJames Earl JonesMary McDonnellWill OldhamDavid StrathairnKen JenkinsKevin TigheGordon Clapp

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Matewan
When

Premise & themes

Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
  • 1988

    Eight Men Out

    Chicago — 1910s · 1920s
    Urbandir. John Sayles
  • 1996

    Lone Star

    Texas — 1990s · 1950s
    Ruraldir. John Sayles