Norma Rae
"The story of a woman with the courage to risk everything for what she believes is right."
Originally released in 1979. Norma Rae is a drama film. directed by Martin Ritt.
Starring Sally Field, Beau Bridges, and Ron Leibman
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 2, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (189 votes)
Budget
$4.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$22.2M
4.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,500,000
- Revenue
- $22,228,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Martin Ritt Productions
- Rose and Asseyev Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Norma Rae?
Norma Rae was directed by Martin Ritt.
How long is Norma Rae?
Norma Rae has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Norma Rae released?
Norma Rae was released on March 2, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Norma Rae?
The main cast of Norma Rae includes Sally Field, Beau Bridges, Ron Leibman, Pat Hingle, Barbara Baxley.
Is Norma Rae worth watching?
Norma Rae has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 189 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.