Salt of the Earth
1954, English. Directed by Herbert J. Biberman.
At last, an honest movie about American working people
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Salt of the Earth is streaming on Artiflix and Brew in India.
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Cast & crew
- Herbert J. BibermanDirector
- Rosaura RevueltasEsperanza Quintero
- Juan ChacónRamon Quintero
- Will GeerSheriff
- David BauerBarton
- Mervin WilliamsHartwell
- David SarvisAlexander
- Clinton JencksFrank Barnes
- Virginia JencksRuth Barnes
- Henrietta WilliamsTeresa Vidal
- Ernesto VelázquezCharley Vidal
- Ángela SánchezConsuelo Ruiz
- Joe T. MoralesSal Ruiz
Details
- Released
- 14 March 1954
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Wilson
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Salt of the Earth: quick answers
Is Salt of the Earth worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Salt of the Earth?
Salt of the Earth runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Salt of the Earth have a post-credits scene?
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Salt of the Earth parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Salt of the Earth on?
Salt of the Earth is streaming on Artiflix and Brew in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Salt of the Earth?
If you liked Salt of the Earth, try Suffragette, Oranges and Sunshine, Adventures of a Mathematician.
Who directed Salt of the Earth?
Salt of the Earth (1954) was directed by Herbert J. Biberman and stars Rosaura Revueltas, Juan Chacón, Will Geer.