The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal (1979)

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Released:
1979-01-30

Overview:
The story of a fire in the Triangle Shirt Mfg. Co. building in New York City in 1911 that resulted in the deaths of 146 employees, mostly young women. The ensuing investigation revealed the company's almost total disregard for its workers' safety in pursuit of increased production and profits, and resulted, among other things, in the passage of new worker safety laws and the formation of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union.

Director:
Mel Stuart

Runtime:
2h 0min

Genre:
Drama, TV Movie

  • Cast:
  • David Dukes
    as
    Lou Ribin
  • Tovah Feldshuh
    as
    Florence
  • Lauren Frost
    as
    Sonya Levin
  • Janet Margolin
    as
    Rose
  • Stacey Nelkin
    as
    Gina