Norma Rae
“The story of a woman with the courage to risk everything for what she believes is right.”
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.
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About Norma Rae
Norma Rae is a 1979 English-language drama film directed by Martin Ritt. The cast is led by Sally Field, Beau Bridges, Ron Leibman. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 200 ratings.
Norma Rae was produced by 20th Century Fox, Martin Ritt Productions, and Rose and Asseyev Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on March 2, 1979, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $22 million worldwide.
- Director
- Martin Ritt
- Writers
- Harriet Frank Jr., Irving Ravetch
- Release date
- March 2, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $22 million
- Production
- 20th Century Fox, Martin Ritt Productions, Rose and Asseyev Productions
Norma Rae cast & crew
Norma Rae was directed by Martin Ritt and written by Harriet Frank Jr. and Irving Ravetch.
The cast features Sally Field as Norma Rae, Beau Bridges as Sonny, Ron Leibman as Reuben, Pat Hingle as Vernon, Barbara Baxley as Leona, and Gail Strickland as Bonnie Mae.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Shire, cinematography is by John A. Alonzo, and it was produced by Tamara Asseyev and Alexandra Rose.
Is Norma Rae worth watching?
Norma Rae holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 200 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Norma Rae is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Norma Rae
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
Norma Rae — FAQs
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▸What language is Norma Rae in?
Norma Rae is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Norma Rae?
Norma Rae runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is Norma Rae rated?
Norma Rae is rated PG. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 200 ratings.
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