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Norma Rae

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Norma Rae
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1979-03-02
  • Runtime: 110 minutes
  • Rating: 7.176/10 (182 votes)
  • Budget: $4,500,000
  • Revenue: $22,228,000
  • Production Companies: 20th Century Fox
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.1151
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Sally Field

Sally Field

as Norma Rae

Beau Bridges

Beau Bridges

as Sonny

Ron Leibman

Ron Leibman

as Reuben

Pat Hingle

Pat Hingle

as Vernon

Barbara Baxley

Barbara Baxley

as Leona

Gail Strickland

Gail Strickland

as Bonnie Mae

Morgan Paull

Morgan Paull

as Wayne Billings

Robert Broyles

Robert Broyles

as Sam Bolen

John Calvin

John Calvin

as Ellis Harper

Booth Colman

Booth Colman

as Dr. Watson

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Trailers & Clips

ABC Sunday Night Movie opening Norma Rae 1984

Norma Rae Trailer

External Links

Keywords

factorybased on novel or bookalabamabased on true storysingle motherunionlabortextile workercotton mill

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norma Rae?ā–¼

Norma Rae is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1979-03-02.

Who are the main actors in Norma Rae?ā–¼

The main cast includes Sally Field, Beau Bridges, Ron Leibman, Pat Hingle, Barbara Baxley, .

Where can I watch Norma Rae online?ā–¼

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Norma Rae is available.

Is Norma Rae based on a true story?ā–¼

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

What is the IMDb rating of Norma Rae?ā–¼

Norma Rae has an IMDb rating of 7.176/10 based on 182 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Norma Rae?ā–¼

The movie had a production budget of $4,500,000 and earned $22,228,000 at the box office.

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The soundtrack was composed by 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Norma Rae filmed?ā–¼

Norma Rae was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Norma Rae?ā–¼

The total runtime of Norma Rae is 110 minutes.

Is Norma Rae suitable for kids?ā–¼

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Norma Rae?ā–¼

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Norma Rae.

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