Norma Rae(1979)
The story of a woman with the courage to risk everything for what she believes is right.
Synopsis
Norma Rae is a southern textile worker employed in a factory with intolerable working conditions. This concern about the situation gives her the gumption to be the key associate to a visiting labor union organizer. Together, they undertake the difficult, and possibly dangerous, struggle to unionize her factory.
Directed by Martin Ritt
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Cast
Sally Field
Norma Rae
Ron Leibman
Reuben
Beau Bridges
Sonny
Pat Hingle
Vernon
Barbara Baxley
Leona
Gail Strickland
Bonnie Mae
Morgan Paull
Wayne Billings
Robert Broyles
Sam Bolen
John Calvin
Ellis Harper
Booth Colman
Dr. Watson
Lee de Broux
Lujan
James Luisi
George Benson
Vernon Weddle
Reverend Hubbard
Gilbert Green
Al Landon
Bob Minor
Lucius White
Grace Zabriskie
Linette Odum
Stuart Culpepper
Ray Towner
Mary Munday
Mrs. Johnson
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When did Norma Rae come out?+
Norma Rae was released in 1979.
How long is Norma Rae?+
Norma Rae runs for 110 minutes (1 hour and 50 minutes).
Who directed Norma Rae?+
Norma Rae was directed by Martin Ritt.
Who stars in Norma Rae?+
Norma Rae stars Sally Field, Ron Leibman, Beau Bridges, Pat Hingle and Barbara Baxley.
Is Norma Rae worth watching?+
Norma Rae holds a 7.2/10 rating from 214 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama.
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