Synopsis
Based on Emile Zola's novel, an uncompromisingly harsh and realistic story of a coalminers' strike in northern France in the 1860s.
Movie Information
- Director
- Albert Capellani
- Writers
- Albert Capellani
- Release Year
- 1913
- Runtime
- 150 minutes
- Genre
- Drama
- Language
- FR
- Country
- France
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 5.2 / 10 (8 votes)
Top Cast
Henry Krauss
Etienne Lautier
Jean Jacquinet
Chaval
Paul Escoffier
Négrel, the Engineer
Dharsay
Souvarine
Sylvie
Catherine
Mévisto
Maheu
Léon Bernard
Albert Bras
Hennebeau
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