The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1979, The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal is a drama and tv movie film directed by Mel Stuart, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal stars David Dukes as Lou Ribin, Tovah Feldshuh as Florence, Lauren Frost as Sonya Levin and Lauren Friedman as Sonya Levin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal worth watching?
- The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal?
- The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal stars David Dukes, Tovah Feldshuh, Lauren Frost, Lauren Friedman and Janet Margolin.
- When was The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal released?
- The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.