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John Sayles' fact-based account of a coal miners' union vs. mining bosses in 1920's West Virginia. Finely done in every way!
Original Release
08/28/1987
US Release
08/28/1987
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Chris Cooper | Joe Kenehan |
| Mary McDonnell | Elma Radnor |
| Will Oldham | Danny Radnor |
| David Strathairn | Sid Hatfield / Police Chief Sid Hatfield |
| Ken Jenkins | Sephus Purcell |
| Kevin Tighe | Hickey |
| Gordon Clapp | Tom Griggs / Griggs |
| Bob Gunton | C.E. Lively |
| Jace Alexander | Hillard Elkins / Hilllard Elkins |
| Joe Grifasi | Fausto |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Chris Cooper | Joe Kenehan |
| Mary McDonnell | Elma Radnor |
| Will Oldham | Danny Radnor |
| David Strathairn | Sid Hatfield / Police Chief Sid Hatfield |
| Ken Jenkins | Sephus Purcell |
| Kevin Tighe | Hickey |
| Gordon Clapp | Tom Griggs / Griggs |
| Bob Gunton | C.E. Lively |
| Jace Alexander | Hillard Elkins / Hilllard Elkins |
| Joe Grifasi | Fausto |
| Nancy Mette | Bridey Mae / Bridey Mae Tolliver |
| Jo Henderson | Mrs. Elkins |
| Josh Mostel | Cabell Testerman / Mayor Cabell Testerman |
| Gary McCleery | Ludie |
| Maggie Renzi | Rosaria |
| Tom Wright | Tom |
| Michael B. Preston | Ellix / Ellix (as Michael Preston) |
| Thomas A. Carlin | Turley |
| Jenni Cline | Luann |
| Michael Mantell | Doolin |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Mark Balsam | Executive Producer |
| Amir Jacob Malin | Executive Producer |
| Jerry Silva | Executive Producer |
| Maggie Renzi | Producer |
| Ira Deutchman | Producer |
| James Glenn Dudelson | Producer |
| Ned Kendall | Producer |
| Peggy Rajski | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1988 | Oscar | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
