During the global economic crisis, "Morgenrot" mine is due to be closed due to unprofitable results. With the use of a machine forbidden for security reasons, the mates try to work more effectively and thus save their jobs. A serious accident happens.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Claus HolmErnst Rothkegel | Ernst Rothkegel |
| MMaria RouvelIlse Gomolla | Ilse Gomolla |
 Gisela TroweHertha Rothkegel | Hertha Rothkegel |
 Lothar FirmansDirektor Hoffmann | Direktor Hoffmann |
 Arno PaulsenGomolla | Gomolla |
 Lotte LoebingerFrau Rothkegel | Frau Rothkegel |
 Hans KleringNot listed | Not listed |
| AAlbert VenohrNot listed | Not listed |
 Karl HellmerNot listed | Not listed |
| AAribert GrimmerNot listed | Not listed |
| HHans EmonsNot listed | Not listed |
| JJohannes BergfeldtNot listed | Not listed |
| WWalter WeinachtNot listed | Not listed |
| MMagdalene von NußbaumNot listed | Not listed |
 Charlotte KüterNot listed | Not listed |
| GGustav WehrleNot listed | Not listed |
 Fred MahrNot listed | Not listed |
| KKurt ApitiusNot listed | Not listed |