Salt of the Earth (1954)
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.
Director: Herbert J. Biberman
Producer: herbert j biberman
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mostly Positive (base on 189 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 20:06:50
Genre:
Drama
History
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elmer clifton
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
john florea
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
kinji fukasaku
Characters felt underdeveloped and uninteresting.
giorgio simonelli
The story felt flat and lacked momentum.
edward a kull
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
scott pembroke
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
joseph green
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
leopold lindtberg
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
hou cheng
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
henry king
The acting was inconsistent and sometimes awkward.
kenneth hartford
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
richard wallace
Characters felt underdeveloped and uninteresting.
henry hathaway
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
james dearden
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
milton moses ginsberg
A promising premise, but the execution fell short.
nicholas webster
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
william l nolte
Great chemistry between the leads.
raul artigot
One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.
ngai hoi-fung
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
walter shumway
Editing choices that disrupted the flow of the story.