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The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal (1979)

January 30, 1979 (US) Drama, TV Movie • 120m

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

Writers

Ethel Brez, Mel Brez

Top Billed

David Dukes

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Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

Revenue

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