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The Molly Maguires

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1970 | 120 min | Drama, History, Thriller

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and history buffs. If you loved Bridge of Spies, start here.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1970: an older pace and style.

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, 1876. A secret society of Irish coal miners, bond by a sacred oath, put pressure on the greedy and ruthless company they work for by sabotaging mining facilities in the hope of improving their working conditions and the lives of their families.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    90% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide on a $11 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 929 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Martin Ritt

  • Sean ConneryJack Kehoe
  • Richard HarrisJames McKenna
  • Samantha EggarMary Raines
  • Frank FinlayDavies
  • Anthony ZerbeDougherty
  • Bethel LeslieMrs. Kehoe
  • Art LundFrazier
  • Anthony CostelloFrank McAndrew
  • Philip BourneufFather O'Connor
  • Brendan DillonMr. Raines