Background
Salt of the Earth caught the attention of Welsh writer-director Karl Francis when the film was released in Europe. He became determined to film "The Making of Salt of the Earth" and worked with fellow-Welshman Nigel Walters, the director of cinematography, for years to make the film.
Jack Warner, Humphrey Bogart, Edward Dmytryk, Howard Hughes, Dalton Trumbo, and George Jessel are among the real-life personalities depicted in the film.
The film was produced and shot in Madrid.
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