Based on the real-life chronicle of the "nine for nine" Pennsylvania coal miners who were rescued in the summer of 2002.
Acting
Beckel anchors the ensemble with quiet, desperate dignity.
Production
Recreated mine shafts so authentic you'll hold your breath.
Writing
Balances nine personal stories without losing the collective.
Director
David Frankel
Graham Beckel
Randy Fogle
Dylan Bruno
Blaine Mayhugh
Marisa Ryan
Leslie Mayhugh
JD Souther
Dennis 'Harpo' Hall
Michael Bowen
Robert 'Boogie' Pugh
Brad Greenquist
Ronald 'Hound Dog' Hileman
Robert Knepper
Mark ' Moe' Popernack
William Mapother
John 'Flathead' Phillippi
John Ratzenberger
Thomas 'Tucker' Foy
Finn Carter
Missy Phillippi
Anjanette Comer
Sue Unger
Annie Corley
Annette Fogle
Kathleen McNenny
Sandy Popernack
Mariann Mayberry
Cathy Hileman
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