The Molly Maguires
Drama | English | 124 minutes
Info
AThe Molly Maguires, established in 19th century Pennsylvania, was a secret organization of coal miners headed by Jack Kehoe. The bosses deducted so many “expenses” from the miner’s pay they ended up with mere pittances. Conditions in the mines were unhealthy and medical facilities were non-existent. Many coal miners died young of black lung disease. The Molly Maguires used violence in their attempt to coerce the bosses to improve conditions. To combat the Molly Maguires, the bosses hired James McParlan to infiltrate The Molly Maguires and reveal the leaders. McParlan succeeded but the horrendous plight of the miners did not diminish. Side note: The United Mine Workers Union was formed on January 25, 1890. Conditions began to improve when from 1920 to 1960 the great John L. Lewis increased membership in the Union to 800,000 miners.
Cast
Richard Harris (James McParlan)
Why Stream This Film?
- Rotten Tomatoes Score (Critics Consensus): 90%
- Metacritic Score: 62
Accolades
- Academy Awards: Nominated, Best Art Direction and Set Direction
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Ritt and screenwriter Walter Bernstein imbue their slow-burning tale of trust and betrayal with a hard purity – a big budget militant film that doesn’t end by flinching.
Unflinching honesty lends THE MOLLY MAGUIRES patience and power.
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