| The Molly Maguires | |
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| Directed by | Martin Ritt |
| Written by | Walter Bernstein |
| Based on | Lament for the Molly Maguires 1964 book by Arthur H. Lewis |
| Produced by | Martin Ritt Walter Bernstein |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | James Wong Howe |
| Edited by | Frank Bracht |
| Music by | Henry Mancini |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Running time | 124 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $11 million[1] |
| Box office | $2,200,000 (US)[1] |
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The Molly Maguires is a 1970 American historical drama film directed by Martin Ritt, starring Sean Connery and Richard Harris.[2] It is based on the 1964 book Lament for the Molly Maguires by Arthur H. Lewis.[3]
Set in late 19th century Carbon County, 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.
The film score for The Molly Maguires was by Henry Mancini, a late entry in the production replacing a score by Charles Strouse.
- ^ a b "The Molly Maguires - Box Office Data". The Numbers. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
- ^ Variety film review; January 21, 1970, page 18.
- ^ "Lament for the Molly Maguires". American Film Institute. Retrieved 30 August 2019.