Summary
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.
Details
Release Date: September 29, 1993
Runtime: 160 minutes
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original Language: FR
Rating: ⭐ 6.7/10 (335 votes)
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Cast

Miou-Miou
'La Maheude'

Renaud
Étienne Lantier

Jean Carmet
Vincent Maheu, aka Bonnemort

Judith Henry
Catherine Maheu

Jean-Roger Milo
Antoine Chaval

Gérard Depardieu
Toussaint Maheu

Laurent Terzieff
Souvarine

Bernard Fresson
Victor Deneulin

Jean-Pierre Bisson
Rasseneur

Jacques Dacqmine
Philippe Hennebeau

Anny Duperey
Mrs. Hennebeau

Gérard Croce
Maigrat

Frédéric van den Driessche
Paul Négrel

Annick Alane
Mrs. Grégoire

Thierry Levaret
Zacharie Maheu

Fred Personne
Pluchart

Cécile Bois
Cécile Grégoire

Yolande Moreau
'La Levaque'

Bruno Tuchszer
Captain of the Guards

Anne-Marie Pisani
'La Mouquette'

Fred Ulysse
Dansaert

Georges Staquet
Levaque

Yvette Petit
'La veuve Désir'

Solenn Jarniou
Mrs. Rasseneur

Frédérique Ruchaud
Honorine

Jenny Clève
Rose

André Chaumeau
Company Cashier

Corinne Masiero
Dancer in a pink dress (uncredited)





