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Norma Rae

1979

The story of a woman with the courage to risk everything for what she believes is right.

  • Martin Ritt
  • 1h 50m
  • March 2, 1979 · United States of America

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
March 2, 1979
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Director
Martin Ritt
Cinematography
John A. Alonzo
Budget
$4,500,000
Revenue
$22,228,000
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