During the global economic crisis, the mine pit "Morgenrot" 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.
| Directing | Wolfgang Schleif | Director |
| Directing | Erich Freund | Director |
| Writing | Alexander Stenbock-Fermor | Writer |
| Crew | Alfred Westphal | Cinematography |
| Sound | Wolfgang Zeller | Music |
| Writing | Joachim Barckhausen | Writer |
| Editing | Hermann Ludwig | Editor |
| Crew | Ernst W. Fiedler | Cinematography |
