USA,
1979, 110 min
Directed by:
Martin RittCinematography:
John A. AlonzoComposer:
David ShireCast:
Sally Field, Beau Bridges, Ron Leibman, Pat Hingle, Barbara Baxley, Gail Strickland, Morgan Paull, John Calvin, Noble Willingham, Lonny Chapman, Frank McRae (more)Plots(1)
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 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. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1980 - Sally Field (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1980 - David Shire (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song))
- 1980 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1980 - Harriet Frank Jr., Irving Ravetch (Best Adapted Screenplay)
Golden Globes
- 1980 - Sally Field (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1980 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1980 - Harriet Frank Jr. (Best Screenplay)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1979 - Sally Field (Best Actress)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1979 - Sally Field (Best Actress)
Cannes Film Festival
- 1979 - Sally Field (Best Actress)
- 1979 - Martin Ritt (Grand Prix de la Commission supérieure technique du cinéma français)
- 1979 - Martin Ritt (Golden Palm - Official Competition)