The Salt Mines
Synopsis
Explores the lives of Sara, Gigi and Giovanna, three Latino transvestites who for years have lived on the streets of Manhattan supporting their drug addictions through prostitution. They made their temporary home inside broken garbage trucks that the Sanitation Department keeps next to the salt deposits used in the winter to melt the snow. The three friends share the place known as "The Salt Mines".
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Susana Aikin, Carlos Aparicio
- Original Score
- Elliott Sharp
- Original Title
- The Salt Mines
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 01/10/1990
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- Frameline, Starfish
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susana Aikin, Carlos Aparicio
Elliott Sharp
Susana Aikin, Carlos Aparicio
Department Leadership Roster
Susana Aikin
Producer
Susana Aikin
Director
Elliott Sharp
Original Music Composer
Carlos Aparicio
Producer
Carlos Aparicio
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Salt Mines
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What is The Salt Mines about?
Explores the lives of Sara, Gigi and Giovanna, three Latino transvestites who for years have lived on the streets of Manhattan supporting their drug addictions through prostitution. They made their temporary home inside broken garbage trucks that the Sanitation Department keeps next to the salt deposits used in the winter to melt the snow. The three friends share the place known as "The Salt Mines".
Who directed The Salt Mines?
The Salt Mines was directed by Susana Aikin, Carlos Aparicio.
Who stars in The Salt Mines?
The principal cast of The Salt Mines includes Ricardo, Gigi, Giovanna.
When was The Salt Mines released and how long is it?
The Salt Mines was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Salt Mines?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Salt Mines was composed by Elliott Sharp.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Salt Mines?
The Salt Mines holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).