Matewan

Chris Cooper

— Joe Kenehan

James Earl Jones

— 'Few Clothes' Johnson

Mary McDonnell

— Elma Radnor

Will Oldham

— Danny Radnor

David Strathairn

— Police Chief Sid Hatfield

Ken Jenkins

— Sephus Purcell

Kevin Tighe

— Bill Hickey

Gordon Clapp

— Tom Griggs

Bob Gunton

— C.E. Lively

Jace Alexander

— Hilllard Elkins

Joe Grifasi

— Fausto

Nancy Mette

— Bridey Mae Tolliver

Jo Henderson

— Mrs. Elkins

Josh Mostel

— Mayor Cabell Testerman

Gary McCleery

— Ludie

Maggie Renzi

— Rosaria

Tom Wright

— Tom

Michael B. Preston

— Ellix (as Michael Preston)

Thomas A. Carlin

— Turley

Jenni Cline

— Luann

Michael Mantell

— Doolin

J.K. Kent Lilly

— Pappy's Voice (voice)

James Kizer

— Tolbert

Ronnie Stapleton

— Stennis

Davide Ferrario

— Gianni

Frank Payne Jr.

— Old Miner

John Sayles

— Hardshell Preacher

Hazel Dickens

— Singer

Charles Haywood

— Sheb

Neale Clark

— Isaac