The Molly Maguires

The personal and professional hardships of Pennsylvania mineworkers in the late 19th century are explored in director Martin Ritt's filming of the novel by Arthur H. Lewis. Sean Connery stars as the leader of the Molly Maguires, a secret society of Irish immigrant coal miners dedicated to battling exploitation. When a Pinkerton detective (Richard Harris) is hired to infiltrate the group, it leads to a violent confrontation. Samantha Eggar, Frank Finlay also star. 124 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English.