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  Norma Rae is a 1979 American drama film directed by Martin Ritt from a screenplay written by Irving Ravetch and Harriet Frank Jr. Based on the true story of Crystal Lee Sutton, which was told in the 1975 book "Crystal Lee, a Woman of Inheritance" by reporter Henry P. Leifermann of "The New York Times", the film stars Sally Field in the titular role.Beau Bridges, Ron Leibman, Pat Hingle, Barbara Baxley, and Gail Strickland are featured in supporting roles.