The Molly Maguires | |
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![]() Original promotional poster for The Molly Maguires | |
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 |
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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] |
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.