It's mid 19th century, north of France. The story of a coal miner's town. They are exploited by the mine's owner. One day the decide to go on strike, and then the authorities repress them.
'La Maheude'
Ătienne Lantier
Vincent Maheu, aka Bonnemort
Catherine Maheu
Antoine Chaval
Toussaint Maheu
Souvarine
Victor Deneulin
Rasseneur
Philippe Hennebeau
Mrs. Hennebeau
Maigrat
Paul Négrel
Mrs. Grégoire
Zacharie Maheu
Pluchart
Cécile Grégoire
'La Levaque'
Captain of the Guards
'La Mouquette'
Dansaert
Levaque
'La veuve Désir'
Mrs. Rasseneur
Honorine
Rose
Company Cashier
Dancer in a pink dress (uncredited)
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
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Director
Producer