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Salt of the Earth

Not Rated
DramaHistory
6.9/10(83 ratings)

At New Mexico's Empire Zinc mine, Mexican-American workers protest the unsafe work conditions and unequal wages compared to their Anglo counterparts. Ramon Quintero helps organize the strike, but he is shown to be a hypocrite by treating his pregnant wife, Esperanza, with a similar unfairness. When an injunction stops the men from protesting, however, the gender roles are reversed, and women find themselves on the picket lines while the men stay at home.

03-14-1954
1h 34m
Salt of the Earth
Backdrop for Salt of the Earth

Main Cast

Esperanza Quintero

Ramon Quintero

Will Geer

Will Geer

Sheriff

David Bauer

David Bauer

Barton

Hartwell

Alexander

Frank Barnes

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Herbert J. Biberman
Writer:
Michael Wilson
Production:
Intl Union of Mine, Mill & Smelter Workers, Independent Production Company (IPC)

Key Crew

Director:
Herbert J. Biberman
Producer:
Paul Jarrico
Writer:
Michael Wilson
Producer:
Herbert J. Biberman

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en