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The Molly Maguires is a american film of genre Drama directed by Martin Ritt released in USA on 8 february 1970 with Sean Connery
The Molly Maguires (1970)
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Add to a movie listThe Molly Maguires is a 1970 American film based on a 1969 novel by Arthur H. Lewis that was directed by Martin Ritt. It stars Richard Harris and Sean Connery.
Set in late 19th century Northeastern Pennsylvania, this social drama tells the story of an undercover detective sent to a coal mining community to expose a secret society of Irish-American miners battling exploitation at the hand of the owners. Partly inspired by a true story, the film portrays the rebellious leader of the Molly Maguires and his will to achieve social justice.
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The Molly Maguires were a secret organization of Irish coal miners established in nineteenth century Pennsylvania to fight oppressive mineowners. Led by Jack Kehoe (Sean Connery), they plant dynamite to destroy plant shafts and equipment. As character James McParlan, Richard Harris portrays real life Pinkerton Detective James McParland who was employed to infiltrate the Mollies.Actors
Sean Connery
(Jack Kehoe)
Richard Harris
(James McKenna)
Samantha Eggar
(Mary Raines)
Frank Finlay
(Davies)
Bethel Leslie
(Mrs. Kehoe)
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