Salt of the Earth(1954)
Overview
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.
Director
Herbert J. Biberman
Studio
Independent Production Company (IPC)
Cast
Rosaura Revueltas
as Esperanza Quintero
Juan Chacón
as Ramon Quintero
Will Geer
as Sheriff
David Bauer
as Barton
Mervin Williams
as Hartwell
David Sarvis
as Alexander
Clinton Jencks
as Frank Barnes
Virginia Jencks
as Ruth Barnes
Henrietta Williams
as Teresa Vidal
Ernesto Velázquez
as Charley Vidal
Ángela Sánchez
as Consuelo Ruiz
Joe T. Morales
as Sal Ruiz
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1954
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Production Companies
Independent Production Company (IPC)
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Where can I watch Salt of the Earth?▼
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What is Salt of the Earth about?▼
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.
Who directed Salt of the Earth?▼
Salt of the Earth was directed by Herbert J. Biberman and released in 1954. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Salt of the Earth?▼
Salt of the Earth has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
Who stars in Salt of the Earth?▼
The cast of Salt of the Earth includes Rosaura Revueltas as Esperanza Quintero, Juan Chacón as Ramon Quintero, Will Geer as Sheriff, David Bauer as Barton, Mervin Williams as Hartwell and more.
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