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The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal

1979, English. Directed by Mel Stuart.

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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1h 37m
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Released
30 January 1979
Country
United States of America
Written by
Ethel Brez, Mel Brez
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The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal is based on a true story.

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The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 January 1979. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

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The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal (1979) was directed by Mel Stuart and stars David Dukes, Tovah Feldshuh, Lauren Frost.

What is The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal based on?

The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal is based on a true story.

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