Norma Rae(1979)
“The story of a woman with the courage to risk everything for what she believes is right.”
Overview
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.
Director
Martin Ritt
Studio
20th Century Fox
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$22M
Cast
Sally Field
as Norma Rae
Beau Bridges
as Sonny
Ron Leibman
as Reuben
Pat Hingle
as Vernon
Barbara Baxley
as Leona
Gail Strickland
as Bonnie Mae
Morgan Paull
as Wayne Billings
Robert Broyles
as Sam Bolen
John Calvin
as Ellis Harper
Booth Colman
as Dr. Watson
Lee de Broux
as Lujan
James Luisi
as George Benson
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1979
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$22M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox • Martin Ritt Productions • Rose and Asseyev Productions
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Where can I watch Norma Rae?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Norma Rae (1979).
What is Norma Rae about?▼
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.
Who directed Norma Rae?▼
Norma Rae was directed by Martin Ritt and released in 1979. It is a drama film.
How long is Norma Rae?▼
Norma Rae has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
Who stars in Norma Rae?▼
The cast of Norma Rae includes Sally Field as Norma Rae, Beau Bridges as Sonny, Ron Leibman as Reuben, Pat Hingle as Vernon, Barbara Baxley as Leona and more.
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