Norma Rae
Drama
20th Century Fox  (1979) 110 mins PG

7.2 (2,990 votes)
"Sally Field gives a funny, tremendously affecting performance with moments of startling anger and power." -David Denby, New York Magazine

In an Oscar®-winning performance, Sally Field is unforgettable as Norma Rae, the Southern millworker who revolutionizes a small town and discovers a power in herself she never knew she had. Under the guidance of a New York unionizer (Ron Leibman) and with increasing courage and determination, Norma Rae organizes her fellow factory workers to fight for better conditions and wages. Based on a true story, Norma Rae is the mesmerizing tale of a modern day heroine. Beau Bridges co-stars....

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Cast and Crew
Sally Field  ......  Norma Rae
Beau Bridges  ......  Sonny
Ron Leibman  ......  Reuben
Pat Hingle  ......  Vernon
Barbara Baxley  ......  Leona
Gail Strickland  ......  Bonnie Mae
Director  .....  Martin Ritt
Producer  .....  Tamara Asseyev; Alexandra Rose; Alex Rose
Writer  .....  Harriet Frank Jr.; Irving Ravetch; Harriet Frank, Jr.
Notes
Goofs:
Continuity: In the scene in Reuben's hotel room after Norma Rae has been hit, you see her take the ice pack away from her nose. The shot changes and she takes it away a second time. (more)

Trivia:
Faye Dunaway turned down the chance to play Norma Rae and instead made _The Champ (1979)_. (more)

Filming Locations:
Auburn, Alabama, USA (more)

Quotes:
Norma Rae: Why did you tell him that, we don't even have a dog? (more)

Awards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 9 wins & 6 nominations (more)