Quick facts
- Released
- January 23, 1977
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- PG
- IMDb
- tt0074605
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Cabin Creek Films
Cast
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Harlan County U.S.A. about?
- 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.
- Who directed Harlan County U.S.A.?
- Harlan County U.S.A. was directed by Barbara Kopple.
- Who stars in Harlan County U.S.A.?
- Harlan County U.S.A. stars Norman Yarborough, Houston Elmore, Phil Sparks, Bessie Lou Cornett Parker.
- When was Harlan County U.S.A. released?
- Harlan County U.S.A. is a 1977 documentary film.
- Where can I watch Harlan County U.S.A.?
- You can watch Harlan County U.S.A. with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.