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Directed by:
Jiří KrejčíkScreenplay:
Jiří MarekCinematography:
Vladimír NovotnýComposer:
Jiří ŠustCast:
Adolf Král, Soběslav Sejk, Bohuš Záhorský, Gustav Hilmar, Jaroslav Vojta, Vladimír Hlavatý, Vlasta Chramostová, Jiřina Švorcová, Andrej Bagar (more)Plots(1)
The miner Karel Vondra is breaking records in mining for coal at the Žofie coal mine. He wants to excel in what he does and he is suitably proud of his efforts. His records and air of superiority generate resentment among his colleagues. Vondra's partner Šimek is not able to support him nor go against all the others, so he leaves for another local mine. No-one wants to work with Vondra so he has to accept minor tasks. At this time the political secretary Diviš begins working at Žofie who soon discovers the roots of the inadequacies which prevent the mine from fulfilling the plan. Diviš explains to the miners how important it is to use mechanization and to work together. He encourages Vondra towards collective sentiment. He lends him political literature and helps him improve the machine which will increase the efficiency of the mine. Vondra gradually changes his attitude towards his colleagues who, in turn, help him work the machine. Everyone then eagerly increases their efficiency, working towards the day the red flag will fly above Žofie, a sign that the work is going at full speed. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
![Adolf Král](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/274/274320_c3cde7.jpg)
Adolf Král
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
School for Fathers (1957)
If a Thousand Clarinets (1964)
Jan Žižka (1955)
![Soběslav Sejk](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/271/271923_acb412.jpg)
Soběslav Sejk
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Kočičí hra (1982) (theatrical recording)
Hamlet (1986) (theatrical recording)
Naši furianti (1983) (theatrical recording)
![Bohuš Záhorský](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/270/270439_31ce5a.jpg)
Bohuš Záhorský
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
Higher Principle (1960)
The Emperor's Baker - The Baker's Emperor (1951)
Lucerna (1967) (TV movie)
![Gustav Hilmar](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/271/271653_eb356c.jpg)
Gustav Hilmar
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
Higher Principle (1960)
Journey into the Depth of the Student's Soul (1939)
School Is the Foundation of Life (1938)
![Jaroslav Vojta](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268858_c8a226.jpg)
Jaroslav Vojta
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
Lišák Pseudolus (1960) (TV movie)
Sňatky z rozumu (1968) (series)
The Good Soldier Schweik (1956)
![Vladimír Hlavatý](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268707_be7f28.jpg)
Vladimír Hlavatý
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
Higher Principle (1960)
Přišel na večeři (1981) (theatrical recording)
The Assassination (1964)
![Vlasta Chramostová](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268290_3dd93f.jpg)
Vlasta Chramostová
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
The Cremator (1968)
Hrdinové okamžiku (1961) (series)
The White Lady (1965)
![Jiřina Švorcová](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268482_7f0c51.jpg)
Jiřina Švorcová
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Paní Marjánka, matka pluku aneb Ženské srdce (1980) (TV movie)
Radúz a Mahulena (1959) (TV movie)
Smugglers of Death (1959)
![Andrej Bagar](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/270/270821_40041b.jpg)
Andrej Bagar
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
Jánošík I., II. (1963)
Beware! (1946)
Jánošík (1935)
![František Filipovský](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268130_966c13.jpg)
František Filipovský
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
Hamlet (1986) (theatrical recording)
Lišák Pseudolus (1960) (TV movie)
Marecek, Pass Me the Pen! (1976)
![Eman Fiala](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268861_ebd14e.jpg)
Eman Fiala
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
Once Upon a Time, There Was a King... (1954)
Lemonade Joe (1964)
The Good Soldier Schweik (1956)
![Jiří Dohnal](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268859_0a207d.jpg)
Jiří Dohnal
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
Naši furianti (1971) (theatrical recording)
Auntie's Fantasies (1941)
Poprask na laguně (1966) (theatrical recording)
![Stanislav Neumann](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268708_1447ef.jpg)
Stanislav Neumann
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
The Good Soldier Schweik (1956)
Dařbuján a Pandrhola (1959)
The Proud Princess (1952)
![Otto Lackovič](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268646_e080c4.jpg)
Otto Lackovič
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Tažní ptáci (1983) (TV movie)
Těžká Barbora (1960) (theatrical recording)
Balada z hadrů (1960) (theatrical recording)
![Anton Mrvečka](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/313/313116_b2d827.jpg)
Anton Mrvečka
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Na skle maľované (1980) (TV movie)
Ženský zákon (1967) (TV movie)
Koniec a začiatok (1968) (TV movie)
![Karel Effa](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268606_1f6b4c.jpg)
Karel Effa
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Amadeus (1984)
S Pydlou v zádech (1985) (theatrical recording)
Lemonade Joe (1964)
![Jaromír Spal](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/275/275196_d733e7.jpg)
Jaromír Spal
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
Vajíčko (1968) (TV movie)
Sňatky z rozumu (1968) (series)
Půlpenny (1974) (TV movie)
![Bohumil Machník](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/274/274548_f6038c.jpg)
Bohumil Machník
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
The Poacher's Foster Daughter or Noble Millionaire (1949)
The Secret of Blood (1953)
The Portrait (1947)
![Vladimír Huber](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/166/967/166967623_5986d2.jpg)
Vladimír Huber
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
On the Trail of Blood (1969)
Funeral Ceremonies (1969)
Návrat pana Ryšánka (1971) (TV movie)
![Bohuš Hradil](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/274/274311_459844.jpg)
Bohuš Hradil
Austria-Hungary
Best movies: