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Salt of the Earth

Apollo Movie Guide's Review Salt of the Earth

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Summary

This is the only American film that was blacklisted as a result of that country's anti-communist hysteria of the 1950s. Made by several of the infamous "Hollywood Ten" and other accused sympathizers, this is a technically weak but powerful film.

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1954
USA
94 minutes
Studio/distributor: Pioneer

Not rated.

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