Based on the true story of coal miners who became trapped underground in a cave-in on Christmas Eve, 1951.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Mitchell RyanMathew Sullivan | Mathew Sullivan |
 Kurt RussellJohnny | Johnny |
| AAndrew PineArthur | Arthur |
 John CarradineGrampa Sullivan | Grampa Sullivan |
 Barbara BabcockRachel Sullivan | Rachel Sullivan |
 Don PorterCaufield | Caufield |
 Karen LammMatilda Sullivan | Matilda Sullivan |
 Melissa GilbertKelly | Kelly |
 Bill McKinneyWillie | Willie |
| SShelby LeveringtonCarrie | Carrie |
 Rossie HarrisTim | Tim |
| SStephan EarlyBob | Bob |
 Jim McKrellClay | Clay |
| PPhil Adams1st Member Rescue | 1st Member Rescue |
| SSean Fallon WalshBartender | Bartender |
| SSkip LundbyMiner | Miner |
| RRobert JeffriesSilas | Silas |
| JJames FrigugliettiReporter | Reporter |