The Molly Maguires

PG

Released Feb 8, 1970

2h 4m

History

Drama

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10 Reviews

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1,000+ Ratings

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A Pennsylvania company plants a spy (Richard Harris) among an Irish coal miner's (Sean Connery) secret society of saboteurs.

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Bryan M

IMO, there are a few movies Sean Connery did that flew under the radar for a lot of fans: 'The Man That Would Be King', 'The Name of the Rose' and this movie. It's a great role and important movie that highlights the abuse and struggles of the Irish immigrants who were seeking better life in America.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/18/23

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Peter W

Overall, The Molly Maguires tells a compelling, engaging story, and it's a dramatic feature worth investing in. While the premise of a group of workers making a stand for themselves might not seem to be anything new in the present day, it is captivating. Viewers are left wanting to know if certain leading characters will ever get caught in the act. Leading actors Sean Connery and Richard Harris are great here, especially whenever the two share the screen. There are heartfelt moments as their new friendship grows. The ending; however, is slightly abrupt and somewhat rushed compared to the rest of the film.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/12/23

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delysid d

this is one film i keep watching again and again. it's so amazing and sad that nothing like this can get made today~

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/06/22

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Audience Member

Interesting film that delivers a period not so portrayed in the cinema and is strengthened by the interaction between Harris and Connery.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

My favorite movie of all time. One sympathizes with both sides and is the only film I know where the main hero is also the main villain. It breaks the heart.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Audience Member

good historical pic from the director of 'norma rae'

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Martin Ritt

Director

Sean Connery

Jack Kehoe

Richard Harris

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Samantha Eggar

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Variety Staff

Variety

Occasionally brilliant.

Jan 14, 2008

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Tom Milne

Time Out

The trouble, as so often with Ritt films, is that the situation remains interesting rather than involving. But at least this detachment means that one has the leisure to savour the textures of Wong Howe's magnificent camerawork.

Jun 24, 2006

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Roger Greenspun

New York Times

Realism without much reality, enormous care for the wrong details, historical accuracy and spineless dramaturgy.

Rated: 2/5

May 9, 2005

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LAFP Staff

Los Angeles Free Press

The superb and beautiful camerawork of veteran cinematographer James Wong Howe gives a softness to the story that it would otherwise lack.

Dec 4, 2019

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TV Guide

It does offer some memorable moments of quality and passion.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 14, 2008

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Chuck O'Leary

Fantastica Daily

Rated: 3/5

Sep 1, 2005

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Synopsis

A Pennsylvania company plants a spy (Richard Harris) among an Irish coal miner's (Sean Connery) secret society of saboteurs.

Director: Martin Ritt
Screenwriter: Walter Bernstein
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Tamm Productions
Rating: PG
Genre: History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 8, 1970, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 15, 2011
Runtime: 2h 4m

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