“Where'd you get that piece? Spanish War?” – Griggs, Matewan ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from Matewan 1987

Griggs

[Asking a foothill man about his rifle]

Where'd you get that piece? Spanish War?

Foothill man 2

Nope. War Between the States.

In this scene

Griggs Gordon Clapp

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