The Molly Maguires
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Movie Reviews of The Molly Maguires
Movie Review: Portrait of the cruel labor conditions in 19th century America
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been a union man all my life, as was my father and mother who was the daughter of a mine worker from Eastern Europe.
The Molly Maguires shows an accurate picture of the hard life these people faced and how the mine owners schemed to keep them poor and virtual slaves in company towns. Sean Connery and Richard Harris, along with Samantha Eggar and other Celtic actors do a fine job of showing how the workers pushed back against their mine-owner masters. The media of the time called them murderers, but in truth, the wretched conditions in the mine towns killed far more than the Mollies ever did. I've often thought that Sean Connery was good as James Bond, but he grew into a seasoned actor playing in this film.
This film is well worth your time.
Movie Review: decraman
Summary: 5 Stars
I enjoyed the Molly Maguires very much. Some artistic liberties may have been taken but Hollywoods intent for the most part is to entertain. The film did depict a volitile era of our countries history. Richard Harris was my favorite actor. For the most part underrated. Possibly because of his reckless personal life. He does a great job in this film. If you liked him I'd suggest you see "THE FIELD" for which he was nominated Best actor. Albeit another dark film, if you like his acting you'll like this movie.
Movie Review: The Molly Maguires
Summary: 5 Stars
This is not a factual account of the Molly Maguires struggle in the anthracite coal region of Pennsylvania between 1860-1880, but it is interesting and emotes an emotional element. The acting is quite good and it attempts to provide viewers with some balance of reasoning for the disproportionate balance of power and wealth during that time and in the industry that helped make PA the king in coal.Movie Review: The Molly Maguires Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an extrodinary movie about the coal region in Pennsylvania. It has a kind of history background because there really were Molly Maguires in the mines. And my neighbor knew about them because he is from Ireland, where the Molly Maguires supposedly came from.Movie Review: Roots
Summary: 5 Stars
Life is hard, it was hard and for some people it will always be hard. Be glad you are reading an amazon review and not living your grandfather and grandmother's lives. Great movie.