The group named itself after a widow who led a group of irish antilandlord agitators in the 1840s. Many historians believe the mollies were present in the anthracite coal fields of pennsylvania in the united states from approximately the time of the american civil war until a series of sensational arrests and trials in the years 1876. Requires ntsc region 0 compatible player molly maguires dvd new label. A secret group of irish emigrant miners, known as the molly maguires, fights against the cruelty of the. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. Pinkerton detective james mcparland is employed to infiltrate the mollies. On black thursday, june 21, 1877, ten men were hung, six in pottsville, pennsylvania and four in mauch chunk, pennsylvania, the first of 20 alleged molly maguires who were executed between 1877 and 1879 for being prominer and anticompany. The molly maguires trailer 1970 the molly maguires were a secret organization of irish coal miners established in nineteenth century pennsylvania to fight oppressive mineowners. Maybe somebody on the netflix website has filmcuratorial ambitions and is pushing for people to see and reassess martin ritts the molly maguires, a largely forgotten film that is, rather surprisingly, available on the netflix on demand service. Set in late 19th century northeastern pennsylvania, this social drama tells the story of an undercover detective sent to a coal mining community to expose a secret society of irishamerican miners battling. In the latter half of the 19th century, schuylkill county, pennsylvania, was an area rife with violence.
Watch the molly maguires 1970 on netflix in the usa. Just thought id recommend a good film thats on netflix right now. The molly maguires originated in ireland, where secret societies with names such as whiteboys and peep o day boys were common beginning in the 18th century and through most of the 19th century. We are located at 197 bridge street, phoenixville, pa 19460. This 1970 semiepic film is sort of a land bound equivalent of that other thinking mans epic the sand pebbles. The molly maguires 1970stream and watch online moviefone.
More fond memories of the molly maguires louis varricchio 20120609. Filming the story in a place where the molly maguires were active lends a lot of credibility to the film. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the molly maguires near you. In 1876 in the mines of pennsylvania, miners are unprotected, exploited in a brazen manner for the good of industry in full development.
Irish immigrant coal workers rebel against the harsh company policies in a pennsylvania coal town. As most of the miners are irish, the recently emigrated mcparlan is selected to pose as a new worker just arrived in the area. The writing is topnotch with dialog that directly addresses the action, but also reflects the themes of frustration, ambition, violence, deception, and oppression. The molly maguires and the early struggle of labor dr. The molly maguires is a 1970 american historical drama film directed by martin ritt, starring richard harris and sean connery. The story of a group of coal miners has its moments, but never provides any proper meat or context other than things were bad. Led by jack kehoe, they plant dynamite to destroy plant shafts and equipment. In the pennsylvanian coal mines of 1876, a group of irish immigrant workers begin to retaliate against the cruelty of their work environment.
Inspired by a true story, the molly maguires tells the story of a secret society of coal miners and their struggle against oppression and a corrupt mine owners. When poor working conditions and employment discrimination led to assassinations and acts of sabotage. Nothing about the old conventions, or in the elaborate rhetoric of cranes and tracks, precludes great moviemaking. Life is rough in the coal mines of 1876 pennsylvania. A 1965 episode of the big valley titled heritage portrayed the mollies as active at a fictitious mine in the sierra in the 1870s, in which the irish miners protest the use of chinese laborers during a mine. The film clearly depicts many of the events which the molly maguires of 1870 caused, but uses these events as an allegory for events which were highly controversial in 1970. The molly maguires was director martin ritts gritty look at irish coal miners working in pennsylvania in the 19th century. Vinyl 7 the dubliners molly maguires 1970, vinyl discogs. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information. Released by bay cities in 1970 bcd 3029 containing music from the molly maguires 1970. Molly maguires american labour organization britannica. The molly maguires 1970 martin ritt releases allmovie. Actors, possibly on the set of the film the molly maguires, 1970.
The molly maguires is a movie full of missed opportunities. The molly maguires soundtrack from 1970, composed by henry mancini. The molly maguires has a permanent spot in my video library and is one film i revisit often. The molly maguires, a film starring richard harris as james mcparland and sean connery as molly leader jack kehoe was released in 1970. Famous for his quickly obtained and case clinching confessions.
The molly maguires 1970 stream and watch online moviefone. The molly maguires dvd, 2004 1970 sean connery richard harris film new sealed. The legend of the molly maguires pennsylvania center for. West virginia miners play second fiddle to the molly maguires. In some areas the terms ribbonmen and molly maguires were both used for similar activism but at.
In 19thcentury pennsylvania, detective james mcparlan goes undercover to infiltrate a group of rebellious miners known as the molly maguires. Its a film on the side of law and order, with just a twang of guilt for the plight of the poor coal miner. The molly maguires 1970 the molly maguires aspires to lift the veil and provide social commentary about a littleknown act of ecoterrorism through the eyes of a period piece which makes sense considering the rise of groups like the manson family and the sla during the period. The molly maguires 1970 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Molly maguires, secret organization of coal miners supposedly responsible for acts of terrorism in the coalfields of pennsylvania and west virginia, u. The film was a costly financial flop despite starring sean connery and richard harris, but that doesnt diminish its merits as an excellent film. Released 1970, the molly maguires stars seanconnery, richardharris, samanthaeggar, frankfinlay the pg movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 4 min, and received a. Sep 29, 2015 west virginia miners play second fiddle to the molly maguires. Based on actual events, this gripping story is a sympathetic and accurate account of the irishamerican miners struggle. In 1876 a group of irish immigrants form a secret society known as the molly maguires. Protagonist, ciji lik tumaci richard harris, je james mcparlan. Sep 16, 2015 this clip from molly maguires 1970 exhibits conditions faced by miners below ground and breaker boys above. A pennsylvania company plants a spy richard harris among an irish coal miners sean connery secret society of.
Hunting down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the martin ritt directed movie via subscription can be challenging, so we here at moviefone. Actors, possibly on the set of the film the molly maguires. The molly maguires was an infamous flop at the time, 1970 being a year of such cinematic disasters where it was looking like the big studios were utterly out of touch with what audiences wanted to see, a fallout from the counterculture influence on pop culture the suits in the offices were not exactly au fait with and floundered in their. The molly maguires 1970 is basically about a secret labor union of irish coal miners in 19th century pennsylvania that uses direct action to sabotage their bosses. The molly maguires is a serious movie delivering a message concerning social justice. The molly maguires not available on your favorite video service. The molly maguires was a secret society of militant coal miners who battled their exploitation by mine owners with violence, intimidation. The molly maguires is the secret society of miners that seeks to right the wrongs of the unjust and callous owners of the company.
Other articles where the molly maguires is discussed. A detective, also an irish emigrant, is hired to infiltrate the group and report on its members. Led by jack kehoe sean connery, they plant dynamite to destroy plant shafts and equipment. Jan 31, 2012 the molly maguires was a bigbudget drama from paramount pictures, with powerhouse stars, sean connery, richard harris, and samantha eggar, a terrific director, martin ritt hud, the spy who came in from the cold and many others, and the screenwriter of fail safe and john frankenheimers the train, the great walter bernstein. Today, the mollies are remembered through numerous mediums including a monument in mahanoy city, a 1970 movie titled the molly maguires starring sean connery, and a known historical meeting place of the mollies called the wooden keg tavern, to name just. The single solace in their misery, the feats of the molly maguires, secret society which avenges by violence. In fact, some consider the mollies to be a direct precursor to organized labor in the united. American director martin ritt on the set of the film the molly maguires, 1970. Historical accuracy of the film the molly maguires. Two irish americans face off against a coal mines owners. Although many players have come, and gone, all have been a part of this fabulous journey to bring these traditional irish songs to all those who can hear, as well as a few original songs nodding a cap to the. Sean connery and richard harris in the molly maguires 1970. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. The winter soldier 2014 a league of their own 1992 alexander the.
The molly maguires je americki historijski film snimljen 1970. A short but concise history of the militant coal miners dubbed the molly maguires. The molly maguires in the anthracite region of pennsylvania. Actor richard harris on set of the paramount pictures movie the molly maguires in 1970. The molly maguires aspires to lift the veil and provide social commentary about a littleknown act of ecoterrorism through the eyes of a period piece which makes sense considering the rise of groups like the manson family and the sla during the period. The molly maguires 1970 plot summary 3 in the pennsylvanian coal mines of 1876, a group of irish immigrant workers begin to retaliate against the cruelty of their work environment. Mcparlan tries to join the gang, but jack is suspicious of the. The molly maguires was a secret society of militant coal miners who battled their exploitation by mine owners with. Sean connery and richard harris shine in this story based upon the real molly maguires. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Apr 28, 2009 the molly maguires, inspired by historical fact, is also the name of a 1970 martin rittdirected film on the same topic sean connery and richard harris starred. Find release information for the molly maguires 1970 martin ritt on allmovie. Financial analysis of the molly maguires 1970 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability.
The molly maguires was a bigbudget drama from paramount pictures, with powerhouse stars, sean connery, richard harris, and samantha eggar, a terrific director, martin ritt hud, the spy who came in from the cold and many others, and the screenwriter of fail safe and john frankenheimers the train, the great walter bernstein. Their aim is to retaliate against the cruel and unfair working conditions of the mining company that they work at by secretly sabotaging the companys. Mash 1970 deep impact 1998 serenity 2005 the cranes are flying 1957 the molly maguires 1970 captain blood 1935 romancing the stone 1984 waterloo 1970 frostnixon 2008 flying deuces 1939 the principal 1987 flags of our fathers 2006 captain america. The molly maguires 1970 film the golden throats wiki. The molly maguires has the ring of authenticity to it because martin ritt chose to shoot it in an almost abandoned pennsylvania coal town of ecksley. Richard harris plays a police detective sent to infiltrate a secret society of coal miners, and terrorists, lead by sean connery.
Well i am publishing this to let you know that downloading the molly maguires not to mention watching the molly maguires the full movie streaming for free is straightforward. The molly maguires were a secret society of irishmen that were active in the anthracite coal region of pennsylvania during the late 19th century, and by active i mean they used physical violence to fight back against the coal bosses whose treatment of their workers were nothing short of oppressive. Based in fact, the molly maguires 1970 is set in 19thcentury pennsylvania and depicts the attempt of a pinkerton agent richard harris to infiltrate the molly maguires, a group of coal miners who have responded to the exploitation they are suffering with acts of terrorism. With sean connery, richard harris, samantha eggar, frank finlay. Frank finlay, richard harris, samantha eggar, sean connery, anthony zerbe, bethel leslie. Between 1861 and 1875, a series of violent assaults. Robber barrons continually starved, framed, and just plain murdered militant miners in order to crush strikes. I have just modified one external link on molly maguires.
A secret group of irish immigrant miners, known as the molly maguires, fights. A terrorist group known as the molly maguires has been sabotaging a coal mine in pennsylvania where they in fact work. Martin ritt, henry mancini, henry mancini, and leo shuken jack hayes. The molly maguires are recorded as the first workeronly labor movement in american history. The molly maguires 1970 a pennsylvania company plants a spy richard harris among an irish coal miners sean connery secret society of saboteurs. Richard harris gladiator, camelot plays a detective on undercover assignment for the owners.
Video archive for the film the molly maguires, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 1970. The molly maguires 1970 cast and crew a pennsylvania company plants a spy richard harris among an irish coal miners sean connery secret society of saboteurs. A secret group of irish emigrant miners, known as the molly maguires. Set in late 19th century northeastern pennsylvania, this social drama tells the story of an undercover detective sent to a coal mining community to expose a secret society. Pg, 2 hr 4 min tell us where you are looking for movie tickets. Aint going down til the sun comes up originally performed by garth brooks karaoke version duration. Detective james mcparlan richard harris must infiltrate the group led by john kehoe connery throughout the film mcparlans allegiances are tested. I was a 14yearold lad when cast as a crowdscene extra in the molly maguires filmed on location in pennsylvania usa in 1968. A secret group of irish emigrant miners, known as the molly maguires, fights against the cruelty of the mining company with sabotage and murder. As time went on and band members changed, randy took over the roll as lead singer, and has kept the spirit of the molly maguires alive.