In an English mining town during the 1870's, Joan Lowrie falls in love with Fergus Derrick, the new chief engineer who vows to improve working conditions. Joan's father Don, however, runs the mine and likes conditions just as they are. As a result, he quickly learns to detest the crusading Fergus, even to the point of trying to murder him.
as Don Lowrie
as Joan Lowrie
as Liz
as Fergus Derrick
as Ralph Lonsdale
as The Rector
as Paul Grace
as Mine Foreman
as Arnice
as Craddock
as Mother