Salt of the Earth (1954)

User Reviews Mostly Positive (base on 189 reviews)
Description 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.
Genres Drama - History
Director Herbert J. Biberman
Published Date 2026-04-01 20:06:50
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Subtitles No available subtitles
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Actors


Rosaura Revueltas
Juan Chacón
Will Geer
David Bauer
Mervin Williams

Overall Reviews: Mostly Positive (base on 189 reviews)

Most recent reviews

john florea Recent review

Solid direction and a clear creative vision.

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george templeton Recent review

The dialogue didn't feel natural.

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charles f haas Recent review

Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!

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james v kern Recent review

Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.

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jim markovic Recent review

The world-building pulled me in immediately.

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bretaigne windust Recent review

A refreshing take on familiar themes.

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fritz lang Recent review

A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.

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lewis allen Recent review

A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.

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jack arnold Recent review

Predictable storyline with no real surprises.

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george sherman Recent review

The story felt flat and lacked momentum.

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richard whorf Recent review

One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.

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riccardo freda Recent review

Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.

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roy william neill Recent review

One of the better films I've watched in a while.

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frank r strayer Recent review

Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.

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walter lang Recent review

Loved the characters and the emotional depth.

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ubaldo ragona Recent review

Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.

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richard brooks Recent review

A satisfying ending that ties everything together.

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ray mccarey Recent review

Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!

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leopold lindtberg Recent review

A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.

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alberto de martino Recent review

Excellent performances all around.

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