Harlan County U.S.A.(1976)
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Harlan County U.S.A. Synopsis
A heartbreaking record of the thirteen-month struggle between a community fighting to survive and a corporation dedicated to the bottom line.
Harlan County U.S.A. (1976) is a documentary film directed by Barbara Kopple, released on October 15, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Norman Yarborough, Houston Elmore, Phil Sparks and Bessie Lou Cornett Parker. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 121 ratings.
- Director:
- Barbara Kopple
- Producers:
- Barbara Kopple
- Cinematographer:
- Hart Perry
- Composer:
- Hazel Dickens
- Production:
- Cabin Creek Films
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by Barbara Kopple, produced by Barbara Kopple.
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Harlan County U.S.A. Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 121 ratings.
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Harlan County U.S.A. – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Harlan County U.S.A. online?
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Harlan County U.S.A. (1976) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Harlan County U.S.A.?
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The main cast of Harlan County U.S.A. (1976) includes Norman Yarborough, Houston Elmore, Phil Sparks, Bessie Lou Cornett Parker and Sudie Crusenberry. The film was directed by Barbara Kopple. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Harlan County U.S.A. released?
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Harlan County U.S.A. was released on October 15, 1976 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Harlan County U.S.A. worth watching?
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Harlan County U.S.A. (1976) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 121 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Harlan County U.S.A.?
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