Matewan [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray] [1987]
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Description
Features
English SDH Subtitles
New 4K digital restoration, supervised by director John Sayles, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack
Audio commentary from 2013 featuring Sayles and cinematographer Haskell Wexler
Two new documentaries on the making of the film featuring Sayles, producer Maggie Renzi, production designer Nora Chavooshian, and actors Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell, Will Oldham, and David Strathairn
New interview with composer mason Daring
Short documentary on the impact that Matewan's production had on West Virginia
New program on the film's production design featuring Chavooshian
Trailer
Director
- John Sayles
Writer
- John Sayles
Cast
- Chris CooperJoe Kenehan
- Will OldhamDanny Radnor
- Mary McDonnellElma Radnor
- Bob GuntonC.E. Lively
- James Earl JonesFew Clothes Johnson
- Kevin TigheHickey
- Gordon ClappGriggs
- Josh MostelMayor Cabell Testerman
- Ken JenkinsSephus Purcell
- Jace AlexanderHilliard Elkins
- Gary McCleeryLudie
- David StrathairnPolice Chief Sid Hatfield
- Joe GrifasiFausto
- James KizerTolbert
- Thomas A. CarlinTurley
- Neale ClarkIssac
- Jenni ClineLuann
- Mason K. DaringPicker
- Hazel DickensMT Singer
- Davide FerrarioGianni
- Michael FrasherLee Felts
- Percy FruitBlack Miner
- Stephen C. HallRedneck Miner
- Charles HaywoodSheb
- Delmas LawhornConductor
- Michael MantellDoolin
- Bill MorrisBass
- Hazel PearlMissus
- Thomas PooreInjured Black Man
- Michael PrestonEllix
- Ronnie StapletonStennis
- Ida WilliamsMrs. Knightes
- Tara WilliamsWoman
- Gerald MilnesFiddler
- Jo HendersonMrs. Elkins
- Nancy MetteBridey Mae
- Maggie RenziRosaria
- John SaylesHardshell Preacher
- Frank Hoyt TaylorAl Felts
Crew
- Ira DeutchmanProducer
- Jerry SilvaProducer
- Maggie RenziProducer
- Mark BalsamProducer
- Peggy RajskiProducer
- Haskell WexlerCinematographer
- Mason K. DaringComposer (Music Score)
- Sonya PolonskyEditor
- Nora ChavoosianProduction Designer
- Dan BishopArt Director
- Ira DeutchmanAssociate Producer
- Amir J. MalinExecutive Producer
- Jerry SilvaExecutive Producer
- Mark BalsamExecutive Producer
- Anamarie MichnevichSet Designer
- Cynthia FlyntCostume Designer
- James SarzottiMakeup
Details
- GenreDrama
- SubgenrePolitical Drama,Americana,Ensemble Film,Social Problem Film
- TitleMatewan
- Countries ProducedUnited States
- Duration133 minutes
- Year of Release1987
- Product TagsCriterion Collection, Blu-ray
- FormatBlu-ray
- Program TypeMovie
- Sound Featuresmonaural
- Screen FormatEnhanced Widescreen for 16x9 TV
- Aspect Ratio1.85:1
- StudioThe Criterion Collection, Inc
Other
- Product NameMatewan [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray] [1987]
- UPC715515236010
Customer reviews
Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews
(2 customer reviews)to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Pro-Labor film
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.Excellent blu-ray, with good supplements. Picture quality is rich and dark, lensed by Haskell Wexler. Great event in US Labor History brought to life by John Sayles. Outstanding performances by Chris Cooper, David Strathairn and James Earl Jones. Highest recommendation.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Matewan
||Posted .Everyone should watch this and take time to study labor history in the US.
This review is from Matewan [Criterion Collection] [2 Discs] [DVD] [1987]
I would recommend this to a friend