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Salt of the Earth (1954)
7.5
Based on an actual strike against the Empire Zinc Mine in New Mexico, the film deals with the prejudice against the Mexican-American workers... See full summary » Director:Herbert J. Biberman |
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Will Geer | ... |
Sheriff
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David Wolfe | ... |
Barton
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Mervin Williams | ... |
Hartwell
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David Sarvis | ... |
Alexander
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Rosaura Revueltas | ... |
Esperanza Quintero
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E.A. Rockwell | ... |
Vance
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William Rockwell | ... |
Kimbrough
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Juan Chacón | ... |
Ramon Quintero
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Henrietta Williams | ... |
Teresa Vidal
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Ángela Sánchez | ... |
Consuelo Ruiz
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Clorinda Alderette | ... |
Luz Morales
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Virginia Jencks | ... |
Ruth Barnes
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Clinton Jencks | ... |
Frank Barnes
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Joe T. Morales | ... |
Sal Ruiz
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Ernesto Velázquez | ... |
Charley Vidal
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Storyline
Based on an actual strike against the Empire Zinc Mine in New Mexico, the film deals with the prejudice against the Mexican-American workers, who struck to attain wage parity with Anglo workers in other mines and to be treated with dignity by the bosses. The film is an early treatment of feminism, because the wives of the miners play a pivotal role in the strike, against their husbands wishes. In the end, the greatest victory for the workers and their families is the realization that prejudice and poor treatment are conditions that are not always imposed by outside forces. This film was written, directed and produced by members of the original "Hollywood Ten," who were blacklisted for refusing to answer Congressional inquiries on First Amendment grounds. Written by Bob Shields <rshields@igc.apc.org>
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La sal de la tierra See more »Company Credits
Production Co:
Independent Production Company (IPC), Intl Union of Mine, Mill & Smelter Workers See more »
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Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1
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(uncredited)
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Sung by the women on the picket line See more »
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Members of the International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers, Local 890, who were part of the original strike upon which this story is based, appear in this film as either extras or supporting cast. Juan Chacón, who played Ramon Quintero, was the Union Local president. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When Ramon is in the bar, his hands change position several times between shots. See more »Quotes
Esperanza Quintero: [opening narration] How shall I begin my story that has no beginning? My name is Esperanza, Esperanza Quintero. I am a miner's wife. This is our home. The house is not ours. But the flowers... the flowers are ours. This is my village. When I was a child, it was called San Marcos...See more »
Soundtracks
"We Shall Not be Moved"(uncredited)
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Sung by the women on the picket line See more »
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