The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal (1979)
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
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: January 30, 1979
Cast
- David Dukes - Lou Ribin
- Tovah Feldshuh - Florence
- Lauren Frost - Sonya Levin
- Janet Margolin - Rose
- Stacey Nelkin - Gina
- Ted Wass - Vinnie
- Stephanie Zimbalist - Connie
- Tom Bosley - Morris Feldman
- Charlotte Rae - Bessie
- Erica Yohn - Mrs. Levin
Screenplay
Music: Walter Scharf
Cinematography: Matthew F. Leonetti
Editing: Corky Ehlers
Production: Don Kirshner Productions, Alan Landsburg Productions, NBC
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
fire, based on true story, building on fire
More Films by Director: Mel Stuart
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal?
- The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal was directed by Mel Stuart.
- Who stars in The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal?
- The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal stars David Dukes, Tovah Feldshuh, Lauren Frost, Janet Margolin, Stacey Nelkin, Ted Wass.
- How long is The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal?
- The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal?
- The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal produced?
- The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal was produced in United States of America.