Description

Salt of the Earth is a 1954 United States drama film written by Michael Wilson (writer), directed by Herbert J. Biberman, and produced by Paul Jarrico. All had been Hollywood Ten by the Classical Hollywood cinema The establishment due to their alleged involvement in CPUSA politics.

Cast

Professional actors

• Rosaura Revueltas as Esperanza Quintero
• Will Geer as Sheriff
• David Wolfe (actor) as Barton
• Mervin Williams as Hartwell
• David Sarvis as Alexander

Non-professional actors

• Juan Chacón as Ramon Quintero
• Henrietta Williams as Teresa Vidal
• Ernesto Velázquez as Charley Vidal
• Ángela Sánchez as Consuelo Ruiz
• Joe T. Morales as Sal Ruiz
• Clorinda Alderette as Luz Morales
• Charles Coleman as Antonio Morales
• Virginia Jencks as Ruth Barnes
• Clinton Jencks as Frank Barnes
• Víctor Torres as Sebasatian Prieto
• E.A. Rockwell as Vance
• William Rockwell as Kimbrough
• Floyd Bostick as Jenkins
• and other members of Mine-Mill Local 890