The Molly Maguires (film)
| 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 |
| Box office | $2,200,000 (US) |
The Molly Maguires is a 1970 American historical drama film directed by Martin Ritt, starring Sean Connery and Richard Harris. It is based on the 1964 book Lament for the Molly Maguires by Arthur H. Lewis.
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.