The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal

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The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal (1979)

Directed by Mel Stuart

Drama, TV Movie · 1h 37m

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.

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Cast

David Dukes Lou Ribin Tovah Feldshuh Florence
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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 Milton Selzer Mr. Levin Michael Mullins Max Levin

Crew

Director
Mel Stuart
Writer
Mel Brez, Ethel Brez
Director of Photography
Matthew F. Leonetti
Original Music Composer
Walter Scharf
Editor
Corky Ehlers
Producer
Paul Freeman

Details

Release date
1979-01-30
Runtime
1h 37m
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Production
Don Kirshner Productions, Alan Landsburg Productions, NBC