
Norma Rae
Some of Webster's co-workers are also resistant to the union idea. Many feel that merely having a job is good enough. Even Webster's own father, Vernon (Pat Hingle) fears for her safety. She is subject to a great deal of harassment even from individuals that she thought were her friends. Webster's father, who has worked at the plant for many years under the most deplorable conditions, drops dead of a heart attack at his machine.
As Webster's life and marriage begins to spiral out of control, she can rely on Warshowsky, who provides her with emotional support. The conflict of Webster and her bosses finally reaches a head. Webster stands on top of her machine with a piece of cardboard with the words "Union" written on it. The machine operators one by one cut their machines off until the room is completely silent.
Webster is fired and escorted out of the building by the police. The day comes for the union vote. Workers wait with nervous anticipation for the results. The vote is won to unionize the plant.


- Cast
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Sally Field, Beau Bridges, Ron Leibman, Pat Hingle
- Director
- Martin Ritt
- Produced By
- Tamara Asseyev, Alex Rose
- Language
- English
