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
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samuel diege
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
herbert wilcox
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
antonio leonviola
Characters felt underdeveloped and uninteresting.
joseph green
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
charles guggenheim
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
joe cheung tung-cho
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
spencer gordon bennet
The dialogue didn't feel natural.
clyde bruckman
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
henry koster
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
richard wallace
Characters felt underdeveloped and uninteresting.
robert g vignola
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
julian roffman
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
giorgio simonelli
The story felt flat and lacked momentum.
john ireland
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
harold young
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
richard ashe
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.
george cukor
One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.
martyn burke
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
milton moses ginsberg
A promising premise, but the execution fell short.
joseph mazzuca
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.