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Sometimes a Great Notion
"Never give a inch" was the motto of the Stampers of Oregon. And live it they did!
Hank Stamper and his father, Henry, own and operate the family business by cutting and shipping logs in Oregon. The town is furious when they continue working despite the town going broke and the other loggers go on strike ordering the Stampers to stop, however Hank continues to push his family on cutting more trees. Hank's wife wishes he would stop and hopes that they can spend more time together. When Hank's half brother Leland comes to work for them, more trouble starts.
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Synopsis
Hank Stamper and his father, Henry, own and operate the family business by cutting and shipping logs in Oregon. The town is furious when they continue working despite the town going broke and the other loggers go on strike ordering the Stampers to stop, however Hank continues to push his family on cutting more trees. Hank's wife wishes he would stop and hopes that they can spend more time together. When Hank's half brother Leland comes to work for them, more trouble starts.
More about Sometimes a Great Notion
Cast
Paul NewmanHank Stamper
Henry FondaHenry Stamper
Lee RemickViv Stamper
Michael SarrazinLeland 'Lee' Stamper
Richard JaeckelJoe Ben Stamper
Linda LawsonJan Stamper
Cliff PottsAndy Stamper
Sam GilmanJohnCredits
- Directed by
- Paul Newman
- Written by
- John Gay, Ken Kesey
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $3.7M
Production
Universal PicturesUnited States- Newman-Foreman CompanyUnited States
Themes
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