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The Salt Mines

The Salt Mines

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Salt Mines
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 1990-10-01
  • Runtime: 47 minutes
  • Rating: 6/10 (1 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Frameline, Starfish
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.9415
  • Languages: English, Spanish

Cast & Crew

Ricardo

Ricardo

as Self (as Sara)

Gigi

Gigi

as Self

Giovanna

Giovanna

as Self

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

Trailer - The Salt Mines

External Links

Keywords

prostitutetransvestitedrug addictionsquatterhivcrack cocainepovertycrack addicthomelesssubstance abusewoman director

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Salt Mines?

The Salt Mines is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 1990-10-01.

Who are the main actors in The Salt Mines?

The main cast includes Ricardo, Gigi, Giovanna, .

Where can I watch The Salt Mines online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Salt Mines is available.

Is The Salt Mines based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Salt Mines?

The Salt Mines has an IMDb rating of 6/10 based on 1 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Salt Mines?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Salt Mines?

The soundtrack was composed by Frameline, Starfish. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Salt Mines filmed?

The Salt Mines was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Salt Mines?

The total runtime of The Salt Mines is 47 minutes.

Is The Salt Mines suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Salt Mines?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Salt Mines.

Does The Salt Mines have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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