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.

Miou-Miouas 'La Maheude'
Renaudas Étienne Lantier
Jean Carmetas Vincent Maheu, aka Bonnemort
Judith Henryas Catherine Maheu
Jean-Roger Miloas Antoine Chaval
Gérard Depardieuas Toussaint Maheu
Laurent Terzieffas Souvarine
Bernard Fressonas Victor Deneulin
Jean-Pierre Bissonas Rasseneur
Jacques Dacqmineas Philippe Hennebeau
Yves Angelo