Salt of the Earth 70 years old

Salt of the Earth

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.

Credits

Salt of the Earth Cast

Name Character
Will Geer He was 52, 76 years old when he died as Sheriff
David Wolfe He was 39, 79 years old when he died as Barton
David Sarvis as Alexander
Mervin Williams as Hartwell
Rosaura Revueltas She was 43, 85 years old when she died as Esperanza Quintero

Salt of the Earth Crew

Name Department
Michael Wilson as Writer. He was 39 (104) years old when He died Writing
Sol Kaplan as Original Music Composer. He was 34 (71) years old when He died Sound
Ed Spiegel as Editor. Editing
Paul Jarrico as Producer. He was 39 (82) years old when He died Production
Herbert J. Biberman as Director. He was 54 (71) years old when He died Directing
Stanley Meredith as Director of Photography. Camera
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Salt of the Earth (70 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, March 14, 1954
  • Runtime: 94 minutes