Salt of the Earth

At last, an honest movie about American working people

19541h 34m7.0(104 votes)

DramaHistory

Synopsis

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…

Salt of the Earth (1954) is a drama and history film directed by Herbert J. Biberman. It stars Rosaura Revueltas, Juan Chacón, and Will Geer. The film runs for 1 hour 34 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 from 104 votes.

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Director

Herbert J. Biberman

Cast

Rosaura Revueltas

Esperanza Quintero

Juan Chacón

Ramon Quintero

Will Geer

Sheriff

David Bauer

Barton

Mervin Williams

Hartwell

David Sarvis

Alexander

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Where can I watch Salt of the Earth?

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Who stars in Salt of the Earth?

Salt of the Earth stars Rosaura Revueltas, Juan Chacón, Will Geer, and David Bauer, and was directed by Herbert J. Biberman.

How long is Salt of the Earth?

Salt of the Earth has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes.

When did Salt of the Earth come out?

Salt of the Earth was released in 1954.

What genre is Salt of the Earth?

Salt of the Earth is a drama and history film.

Is Salt of the Earth worth watching?

Salt of the Earth holds an average audience score of 7.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.