History and Lessons behind Norma Rae aka Crystal Lee
How closely should film adaptations follow their source material? Let's take a deep dive into "Norma Rae", and find out.
For Them That Trespass
In this drama, a frustrated upper-class writer decides that he will find real inspiration by examining his subjects first-hand. This leads him to begin wandering about the seamiest side of town where he witnesses a murder. When an innocent man is arrested, the writer refuses to assist him as the knowledge that he has been "slumming" could destroy his career. The young man is sentenced to 15 years in prison.
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In this drama, a frustrated upper-class writer decides that he will find real inspiration by examining his subjects first-hand. This leads him to begin wandering about the seamiest side of town where he witnesses a murder. When an innocent man is arrested, the writer refuses to assist him as the knowledge that he has been "slumming" could destroy his career. The young man is sentenced to 15 years in prison.
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Genre:Drama, Crime
Written By:J. Lee Thompson, William Douglas-Home
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Runtime:95 minutes
Studio:Associated British Picture Corporation
Cast
Alberto Cavalcanti
Director
Richard Todd
Herbert Edward Logan
Patricia Plunkett
Rosie
Stephen Murray
Christopher Drew
Michael Laurence
Jim Heal
Vida Hope
Olive Mockson
Rosalyn Boulter
Frankie Ketchen
James Hayter
John Craigie 'Jocko' Glenn
Harry Fowler
Dave, Rosie's friend
George Hayes
The Mad Artist
Michael Brennan
Det. Insp. Benstead
Joan Dowling
Gracie, Rosie's friend
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