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195494 minDrama, History

Salt of the Earth

Is Salt of the Earth a Hit or Flop?

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Is Salt of the Earth worth watching? With a rating of 6.93/10, this Drama, History film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Salt of the Earth Synopsis

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.

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Top Cast

Rosaura Revueltas
Rosaura RevueltasEsperanza Quintero
Juan Chacón
Juan ChacónRamon Quintero
Will Geer
Will GeerSheriff
David Bauer
David BauerBarton
Mervin Williams
Mervin WilliamsHartwell
David Sarvis
David SarvisAlexander
Clinton Jencks
Clinton JencksFrank Barnes
Virginia Jencks
Virginia JencksRuth Barnes
Henrietta Williams
Henrietta WilliamsTeresa Vidal
Ernesto Velázquez
Ernesto VelázquezCharley Vidal

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Is Salt of the Earth worth watching?

Salt of the Earth has received mixed reviews with a 6.93/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, History movies.

Is Salt of the Earth hit or flop?

Salt of the Earth has received average ratings (6.93/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Salt of the Earth?

Salt of the Earth is a Drama, History movie that At New Mexico's Empire Zinc mine, Mexican-American workers protest the unsafe work conditions and unequal wages compared to their Anglo counterparts. ...

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