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)

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kinji fukasaku Recent review

Characters felt underdeveloped and uninteresting.

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burgess meredith Recent review

Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.

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richard whorf Recent review

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

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robert g vignola Recent review

Well-paced and consistently entertaining.

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albert parker Recent review

A strong, engaging story from start to finish.

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wallace worsley Recent review

Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!

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anatole litvak Recent review

A refreshing take on familiar themes.

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john sturges Recent review

Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!

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ray kellogg Recent review

A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.

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alfred zeisler Recent review

The dialogue felt natural and well-written.

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george cukor Recent review

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

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bert glennon Recent review

Excellent performances all around.

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william marshall Recent review

Excellent performances all around.

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carlo campogalliani Recent review

The world-building pulled me in immediately.

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tom graeff Recent review

Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!

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james l wolcott Recent review

Poorly executed with weak performances.

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spencer gordon bennet Recent review

The dialogue didn't feel natural.

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claudio guerin hill Recent review

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

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george templeton Recent review

The dialogue didn't feel natural.

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james whale Recent review

The dialogue felt natural and well-written.

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