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Norma Rae is a 1979 American drama film directed by Martin Ritt from a screenplay written by Irving Ravetch and Harriet Frank Jr.
Mar 2, 1979 · Sally Field stars as a textile worker who leads a union campaign in a small town, facing opposition from her family, employers and the law. Based on a true story, the film features Beau Bridges, Ron Leibman and Pat Hingle in supporting roles.
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- Drama
- Martin Ritt
- 1979-03-02
A young single mother and textile worker agrees to help unionize her mill despite the problems and dangers involved. Read the summaries and synopsis of the Oscar-winning drama starring Sally Field and Ron Leibman.
Norma Rae 1979 A young single mother and textile worker agrees to help unionize her mill despite the problems and dangers involved.
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- 11.9K
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Spearheaded by a galvanizing Sally Field, Norma Rae is a heartening and politically powerful drama about an ordinary woman taking an extraordinary stand. Read Critics Reviews
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- Martin Ritt
- PG
- Sally Field
A young single mother (Sally Field) and her co-worker try to unionize the mill where they work in Norma Rae (1979). TCM s Alicia Malone introduces Norma Rae, 1979.
Norma Rae is a 1979 drama film starring Sally Field as a Southern millworker who fights for better working conditions. The film is based on a true story and won three Oscars, including Best Actress for Field.