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21 April 1986 (USA) moreTagline:
His was an act of defiance. Theirs was an act of vengeance.Plot:
Fact-based story about the corruption that occurred during the United Mine Workers' 1969 presidential elections... more | add synopsisAwards:
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When power and pride rears its ugly head. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Charles Bronson | ... | Joseph 'Jock' Yablonski | |
| Ellen Burstyn | ... | Margaret Yablonski | |
| Wilford Brimley | ... | Tony Boyle | |
| Hoyt Axton | ... | Silous Huddleston | |
| Robert Schenkkan | ... | Paul Gilly | |
| Ellen Barkin | ... | Annette Gilly | |
| Maury Chaykin | ... | Claude Vealey | |
| Caroline Kava | ... | Charlotte Yablonski | |
| Peg Murray | ... | Ellen Rogers | |
| William Newman | ... | Ezra Morgan | |
| Alan North | ... | Albert Pass | |
| Raynor Scheine | ... | Terrance Madden | |
| Tom Harvey | ... | Warren Alexander | |
| Alf Humphreys | ... | Ken Yablonski | |
| Joseph Kell | ... | Chip Yablonski |
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Buddy Martin: When we get to Charleston they have this place where the girls let you... Well, did you ever put your hand... I mean, your whole Freaking hand inside a lady?Claude Vealey: What? Put your hand inside a lady? Hell, I SHOT my old lady and she didn't even press charges.
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Bronson a union leader?! Yep, he's running for the job as president of the United Mines Union, due to the poor state of the party's image. But he finds it's not going to be easy, as president Tony Boyle (a larger than life Wilford Brimley) will pull out all punches (all) to rid them of the honorable union organizer Jock Yablonski who has the safety of his workers on mind, than say money.
This Bronson outing (made-for-TV) is far away from what he was constantly working in through the 80s, and stemming from this inspired true story (set in 1969) is a confronting drama defying the odds being fuelled by intense confrontations, inner conflict, devious interests, embezzlement and cold-blooded murder. Its power comes from Bronson's hearty turn, an admirable Ellen Burstyn and a credibly concise script. It remains captivating throughout, holding an agreeable amount of momentum in suspense and intrigue through the campaign, although it won't hold much surprises and the conclusion feels a little short-changed after the stinging climax.
The sub-plot involving the hired assassins (Robert Schenkkan leading the way) feels at times clumsy and drawn out (mainly due to these people not being professionals), but there's something unnerving lurking underneath it all. Plus Keanu Reeves shows up as one of the killers, and is actually rather good in a minor part.
Director John MacKenzie lets the story unfold slowly, but manages a tight and focused grip in a conservative style. Plain for some, but well measured for others. Nothing truly stands out (film-making wise from the music to cinematography), but it works in with the tactically stern frame it went for.
Committed handling throughout.