


Film · Released
Salt of the Earth
“At last, an honest movie about American working people”
Salt of the Earth at a glance
Salt of the Earth is a 1954 drama and history film, running 1h 34m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: AL in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix.
Rated AL in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1954-03-14
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Director
- Herbert J. Biberman
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.0 / 10 · 105 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmAt 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.
Cast
14 names
Rosaura RevueltasEsperanza Quintero
Juan ChacónRamon Quintero
Will GeerSheriff
David BauerBartonQuestions about Salt of the Earth
Quick answersWhere can I watch Salt of the Earth in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Salt of the Earth is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix, Brew. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Salt of the Earth suitable for children?
Salt of the Earth is rated AL in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Salt of the Earth about?
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…
How long is Salt of the Earth?
Salt of the Earth runs for 1h 34m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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