
The Molly Maguires
They were called the Molly's.
Directed by Martin Ritt
Produced by Tamm Productions
A tense historical thriller about Irish miners fighting corporate exploitation through sabotage and secret oaths, grounded in class struggle and the paranoia of infiltration.
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.
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Is The Molly Maguires scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is The Molly Maguires sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Is The Molly Maguires violent? Somewhat. More violent than 72% of films.
Does The Molly Maguires end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.
Is The Molly Maguires easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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