Movie

Salt of the Earth

“At last, an honest movie about American working people”

★ 7.1(102)19541h 34m

Salt of the Earth is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix and Brew in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

Where to watch Salt of the Earth

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Amazon Prime VideoStream

Amazon Prime Video with AdsStream

Good to know

Director: Herbert J. Biberman
Release date: 1954-03-14
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Independent Production Company (IPC)

Salt of the Earth — trailer

About Salt of the Earth

Salt of the Earth is a 1954 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Herbert J. Biberman, starring Rosaura Revueltas, Juan Chacón and Will Geer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 102 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Salt of the Earth in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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

Rosaura Revueltas

Esperanza Quintero

Juan Chacón

Ramon Quintero

Will Geer

Sheriff

David Bauer

Barton

Mervin Williams

Hartwell

David Sarvis

Alexander

Clinton Jencks

Frank Barnes

Virginia Jencks

Ruth Barnes

Henrietta Williams

Teresa Vidal

Ernesto Velázquez

Charley Vidal

Ángela Sánchez

Consuelo Ruiz

Joe T. Morales

Sal Ruiz

Themes & keywords

strikelabor unionwomen empowerment

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Salt of the Earth in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream Salt of the Earth on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix and Brew. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is Salt of the Earth on Netflix?+

Salt of the Earth is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix and Brew.

How long is Salt of the Earth?+

Salt of the Earth has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Salt of the Earth?+

Salt of the Earth stars Rosaura Revueltas, Juan Chacón, Will Geer, David Bauer and Mervin Williams.

When did Salt of the Earth come out?+

Salt of the Earth is a 1954 movie directed by Herbert J. Biberman.

What genre is Salt of the Earth?+

Salt of the Earth is Drama and History film.

Who directed Salt of the Earth?+

Salt of the Earth was directed by Herbert J. Biberman.