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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jacques tourneur
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
elmer clifton
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
alan crosland
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
alan james
An unsatisfying conclusion that left many questions unanswered.
w merle connell
Some performances felt forced instead of genuine.
joy n houck jr
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
lynn shores
Great chemistry between the leads.
spencer gordon bennet
The dialogue didn't feel natural.
richard ashe
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.
robert emmett tansey
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
richard sale
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
walter shumway
Editing choices that disrupted the flow of the story.
reginald barker
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
william l nolte
Great chemistry between the leads.
martyn burke
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
george cukor
One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.
paul frees
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
emilio fernandez
Lacked emotional depth and connection.
r john hugh
Some performances felt forced instead of genuine.
hou cheng
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.