Storyline
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.
Key Information
Watch Trailer
Cast & Crew
Rosaura Revueltas
Esperanza Quintero
Juan Chacón
Ramon Quintero
Will Geer
Sheriff
David Bauer
Barton
Mervin Williams
Hartwell
David Sarvis
Alexander
Clinton Jencks
Frank Barnes
Virginia Jencks
Ruth Barnes
Henrietta Williams
Teresa Vidal
Ernesto Velázquez
Charley Vidal
Ángela Sánchez
Consuelo Ruiz
Joe T. Morales
Sal Ruiz
Frequently Asked Questions
Salt of the Earth was released on March 14, 1954.
The runtime of Salt of the Earth is 1h 34m.
Salt of the Earth is a Drama, History movie.
Salt of the Earth has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Salt of the Earth is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Salt of the Earth was directed by Herbert J. Biberman.
The main cast of Salt of the Earth includes Rosaura Revueltas, Juan Chacón, Will Geer.
Salt of the Earth is originally in English.