
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.
Directed by Wolfgang Schleif, Erich Freund, Grube Morgenrot leans on a strong ensemble — Claus Holm, Maria Rouvel, Gisela Trowe — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1948.
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