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Norma Rae   1979         PG, 113 min. Genre: Drama Director: Martin Ritt   Cast: Sally Field, Ron Leibman, Beau Bridges, Pat Hingle, Barbara Baxley, Gail Strickland, Morgan Paull, Noble Willingham, Lonny Chapman, John Calvin, Robert Broyles, Booth Colman, Lee de Broux, James Luisi, Vernon Weddle   With encouragement from New York union organizer Ruben (Ron Leibman), Southern textile worker Norma Rae (Sally Field) tries to unionize her work place. Problems arise at home because Norma Rae's husband, Sonny (Beau Bridges), becomes jealous and suspects a romance is taking place between Norma Rae and Ruben. Based on a true story. Sally Field won the Oscar for Best Actress, and an Oscar was also won for Best Song ("It Goes Like It Goes"). The film was nominated for Best Picture. Cast Sally Field Norma Rae Ron Leibman Reuben Beau Bridges Sonny Pat Hingle Vernon Barbara Baxley Leona Gail Strickland Bonnie Mae Morgan Paull Wayne Billings Noble Willingham Leroy Mason Lonny Chapman Gardner John Calvin Ellis Harper Robert Broyles Sam Bolen Booth Colman Dr. Watson Lee de Broux Lugan James Luisi George Benson Vernon Weddle Reverend Hubbard