Salt of the Earth (1954)

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.

Directing:
  • Herbert J. Biberman

Writing:
  • Michael Wilson

Stars:
Release Date: 1954-03-14
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  • Country: US
  • Language: Español | English
  • Runtime: 94
Will Geer
Will Geer
Sheriff
David Wolfe
David Wolfe
Barton
Rosaura Revueltas
Rosaura Revue...
Esperanza Quintero
Juan Chacón
Juan Chacón
Ramon Quintero
David Bauer
David Bauer
Barton
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