Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, 1876. A secret society of Irish coal miners, bond by a sacred oath, put pressure on the greedy and ruthless company they work for by sabotaging mining facilities in the hope of improving their working conditions and the lives of their families.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.
Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.
For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.
Director: Martin Ritt
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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.
Sean Connery
Jack Kehoe
Richard Harris
James McKenna
Samantha Eggar
Mary Raines
Frank Finlay
Davies
Anthony Zerbe
Dougherty
Bethel Leslie
Mrs. Kehoe
Art Lund
Frazier
Anthony Costello
Frank McAndrew
Philip Bourneuf
Father O'Connor
Brendan Dillon
Mr. Raines
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