Salt of the Earth — Official Trailer

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.

Cast & Crew

Directed by Herbert J. Biberman

• Rosaura Revueltas
  as Esperanza Quintero
• Juan Chacón
  as Ramon Quintero
• Will Geer
  as Sheriff
• David Bauer
  as Barton
• Mervin Williams
  as Hartwell
• David Sarvis
  as Alexander

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