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12 de may. de 2024 · Martin Ritt's 1979 film Norma Rae is clearly, the most realistically conceived as well as the most focused of these films on the actual issue of unions. Located in a small Southern US town, a region (as I mention in my discussion of There Goes My Everything in My Year 2006
Hace 4 días · Martin Ritt, known for his expertise in directing character-driven films, helmed Murphy’s Romance with finesse. The screenplay was written by Harriet Frank Jr. and Irving Ravetch. Harriet Frank Jr. and Irving Ravetch crafted a beautifully layered screenplay that captured the essence of the characters and their relationships.
Hace 2 días · Films on the worker’s struggle and workers’ organizing like Norma Rae (dir. Martin Ritt, 1979) and Sa Ngalan ng Tubo (Ecumenical Institute for Labor Education and Research, Focus Central Luzon, Peasant Alliance of Central Luzon, Farmers Association of Central Luzon, Tudla Productions and Mayday Multimedia, 2005)
27 de may. de 2024 · Hombre is a Western film directed by Martin Ritt, known for his work in socially conscious dramas. The movie stars Paul Newman, who portrays the lead character John Russell. Newman’s performance in Hombre earned him critical acclaim and further solidified his status as a Hollywood legend.
Hace 4 días · Hud is a 1963 film directed by Martin Ritt. Hud is a classic film that explores themes of family, morality, and the clash between generations. The movie stars Paul Newman as the title character, Hud Bannon. Newman delivers a powerful performance, portraying a selfish and morally ambiguous anti-hero.
14 de may. de 2024 · History has overlooked Martin Ritt as a director. His films from the 1950s right to 1990 lack the discernible similarities of an auteur filmmaker, but his steady hand with great actors has allowed a bunch of his films to retain a ‘quiet classic’ status.
21 de may. de 2024 · Inspired by the true story of a factory worker, “Norma Rae” stars Sally Field as the titular character in Martin Ritt’s explosive social commentary on workers’ rights.
