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An uneducated textile worker struggles to start a union in her plant. Along the way she battles management and her co-workers. Although she becomes a skilled organizer and negotiator her family life suffers.
Original Release
03/02/1979
US Release
03/02/1979
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 |
Directors
Writers
Irving Ravetch, Harriet Frank Jr.
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 |
| Vernon Weddle | Reverend Hubbard |
| Gilbert Green | Al Landon |
| Bob Minor | Lucius White |
| Mary Munday | Mrs. Johnson |
| Jack Stryker | J.J. Davis |
| Gregory Walcott | Lamar Miller |
| Noble Willingham | Leroy Mason |
| Lonny Chapman | Gardner |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Tamara Asseyev | Producer |
| Alexandra Rose | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1980 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
| 1980 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Won |
| 1980 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | Nominated |
| 1980 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Won |
| 1980 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
| 1980 | Golden Globe | Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Won |
| 1980 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Nominated |
