Movie

Harlan County U.S.A.

“Which Side Are You On?”

★ 7.5(116)19771h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Barbara Kopple
Release date: 1977-01-23
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Cabin Creek Films

Harlan County U.S.A. — trailer

About Harlan County U.S.A.

Harlan County U.S.A. is a 1977 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Barbara Kopple, starring Norman Yarborough, Houston Elmore and Phil Sparks. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 116 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Harlan County U.S.A. in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

This film documents the coal miners' strike against the Brookside Mine of the Eastover Mining Company in Harlan County, Kentucky in June, 1973. Eastover's refusal to sign a contract (when the miners joined with the United Mine Workers of America) led to the strike, which lasted more than a year and included violent battles between gun-toting company thugs/scabs and the picketing miners and their supportive women-folk. Director Barbara Kopple puts the strike into perspective by giving us some background on the historical plight of the miners and some history of the UMWA. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with New York Women in Film & Television in 2004.

Cast

Norman Yarborough

Self - Eastover Mining President

Houston Elmore

Self - UMW Organizer

Phil Sparks

Self - UMW Staff

Bessie Lou Cornett Parker

Self

Sudie Crusenberry

Self

Mary Lou Fergerson

Self

Basil Collins

Self - Mine Foreman

Florence Reece

Self

Lois Scott

Self

Themes & keywords

strikekentuckyminingworking classunionlaborlabor unionwoman directorminers strikeblack lungunited mine workers

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Harlan County U.S.A. in New Zealand?+

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Is Harlan County U.S.A. on Netflix?+

Harlan County U.S.A. is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Harlan County U.S.A.?+

Harlan County U.S.A. has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in Harlan County U.S.A.?+

Harlan County U.S.A. stars Norman Yarborough, Houston Elmore, Phil Sparks, Bessie Lou Cornett Parker and Sudie Crusenberry.

When did Harlan County U.S.A. come out?+

Harlan County U.S.A. is a 1977 movie directed by Barbara Kopple.

What genre is Harlan County U.S.A.?+

Harlan County U.S.A. is Documentary film.

Who directed Harlan County U.S.A.?+

Harlan County U.S.A. was directed by Barbara Kopple.