About this movie
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.
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Salt of the Earth
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Quick facts
Year
1954
Runtime
1h 34m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.0/10
Votes
101
Genre
Drama, History
Director
Language
EN
Cast
strike
labor union
women empowerment
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Questions about Salt of the Earth
How long is Salt of the Earth?
Salt of the Earth has a runtime of 1h 34m (1 hour and 34 minutes).
Who directed Salt of the Earth?
Salt of the Earth was directed by Herbert J. Biberman and released in 1954.
What genre is Salt of the Earth?
Salt of the Earth is a Drama, History film (1954).
Who stars in Salt of the Earth?
The cast of Salt of the Earth includes Rosaura Revueltas, Juan Chacón, Will Geer, David Bauer, Mervin Williams.
What is the TMDB rating for Salt of the Earth?
Salt of the Earth has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 101 votes.
