Movie·1979·1h 50m
Norma Rae
The story of a woman with the courage to risk everything for what she believes is right.
Directed By
Martin Ritt
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Harriet Frank Jr., Irving Ravetch
Producer
Tamara Asseyev, Alexandra Rose
Cinematography
John A. Alonzo
Music
David Shire
Editor
Sidney Levin
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
199 votes
Where to watch
Region: ATRent
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// cast
Cast
Sally Field
Norma Rae
Beau Bridges
Sonny
Ron Leibman
Reuben
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
// crew
Crew
Harriet Frank Jr.
Screenplay
Martin Ritt
Director
Irving Ravetch
Screenplay
Tamara Asseyev
Producer
John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography
Alexandra Rose
Producer
David Shire
Original Music Composer
Sidney Levin
Editor
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