The Molly Maguires poster

The Molly Maguires(1970)

2h 0mDrama, History, ThrillerEnglish
6.3/10
84 user ratings

They were called the Molly's.

Overview

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.

Director

Martin Ritt

Studio

Tamm Productions

Budget

$11M

Revenue

$2M

Share:

Cast

Sean Connery

Sean Connery

as Jack Kehoe

Richard Harris

Richard Harris

as James McKenna

Samantha Eggar

Samantha Eggar

as Mary Raines

Frank Finlay

Frank Finlay

as Davies

Anthony Zerbe

Anthony Zerbe

as Dougherty

Bethel Leslie

Bethel Leslie

as Mrs. Kehoe

Art Lund

Art Lund

as Frazier

Anthony Costello

Anthony Costello

as Frank McAndrew

Philip Bourneuf

Philip Bourneuf

as Father O'Connor

Brendan Dillon

Brendan Dillon

as Mr. Raines

Frances Heflin

as Mrs. Frazier

John Alderson

John Alderson

as Jenkins

Where to Watch

Availability may vary by region. Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Movie Facts

Release Year

1970

Runtime

2h 0m

Language

English

Rating

6.3 / 10

Budget

$11M

Box Office

$2M

Production Companies

Tamm Productions

You Might Also Like

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Molly Maguires?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Molly Maguires (1970).

What is The Molly Maguires about?

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.

Who directed The Molly Maguires?

The Molly Maguires was directed by Martin Ritt and released in 1970. It is a drama, history, thriller film.

How long is The Molly Maguires?

The Molly Maguires has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).

Who stars in The Molly Maguires?

The cast of The Molly Maguires includes Sean Connery as Jack Kehoe, Richard Harris as James McKenna, Samantha Eggar as Mary Raines, Frank Finlay as Davies, Anthony Zerbe as Dougherty and more.

Explore More by Genre

Need a recommendation?

Tell us your mood and we'll pick the perfect movie for you.