Who is Norma Rae in Norma Rae?

Sally Field plays Norma Rae in the film.

What is Norma Rae about?

Like a lot of her family before her, Norma Rae (Sally Field) works at the local textile mill, where the pay is hardly commensurate with the long hours and lousy working conditions. But after hearing a rousing speech by labor activist Reuben (Ron Leibman), Norma is inspired to rally her fellow workers behind the cause of unionism. Her decision rankles her family, especially her fiancé, Sonny (Beau Bridges), and provokes no shortage of contempt from her employers.

Norma Rae

Name: Norma Rae
Genre: Drama
Released: 1979-03-02
Duration: 113
Rating: 79

PG 1 hr 53 min

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How long is Norma Rae?: Norma Rae is 1 hr 53 min long.

Who directed Norma Rae?: Martin Ritt

Who is Norma Rae in Norma Rae?: Sally Field plays Norma Rae in the film.

What is Norma Rae about?: Like a lot of her family before her, Norma Rae (Sally Field) works at the local textile mill, where the pay is hardly commensurate with the long hours and lousy working conditions. But after hearing a rousing speech by labor activist Reuben (Ron Leibman), Norma is inspired to rally her fellow workers behind the cause of unionism. Her decision rankles her family, especially her fiancé, Sonny (Beau Bridges), and provokes no shortage of contempt from her employers.