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Movie Description
Set in late 19th-century Pennsylvania, this gripping social drama tells the story of an undercover detective (Richard Harris) sent to a coal mining community to expose a secret society of Irish-American miners battling exploitation at the hand of the owners. Based on a true story, the film accurately portrays the rebellious leader of the Molly Maguires (Sean Connery), and his will to stop at nothing--even murder--to achieve social justice.
Synopsis
This dramatic film is based on the true story of a workers' struggle that took place in 1876.
A Pinkerton detective is hired by mine owners in Pennsylvania to infiltrate a secret society known as the Molly Maguires. This Irish-American group supposedly uses terrorist tactics, including dynamiting trains and supplies of coal, to win better working conditions and wages for the oppressed miners.
Film Notes
Color by Technicolor; Shot in Panavision.
Copyright 1969 Paramount Pictures.
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Surround - English
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus
Industry Reviews
"...James Wong Howe's outdoor Pennsylvania vistas often combine stirringly with Henry Mancini's score..."
USA Today - Mike Clark (07/26/1996)
"[A] gritty exposé..."
Entertainment Weekly - Entertainment Weekly Staff (05/07/2004)
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