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Sometimes a Great Notion (1971)

1h 54m · 17 Dec 1971

"Never give a inch" was the motto of the Stampers of Oregon. And live it they did!

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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.

Movie ID23675
GenreAction, Adventure, Drama
DirectorPaul Newman
Main castPaul Newman, Henry Fonda, Lee Remick, Michael Sarrazin, Richard Jaeckel, Linda Lawson, Cliff Potts, Sam Gilman
Release date17 December 1971
Release year1971
LanguageEnglish
Duration114 min (1h 54m)
Rating6.9 / 10 (TMDB)
Production houseUniversal Pictures

Director: Paul Newman
Writers: John Gay

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Paul NewmanHank Stamper Henry FondaHenry Stamper Lee RemickViv Stamper Michael SarrazinLeland 'Lee' Stamper Richard JaeckelJoe Ben Stamper Linda LawsonJan Stamper Cliff PottsAndy Stamper Sam GilmanJohn Lee de BrouxWillard Eggleston
Jim BurkBiggy Newton
Roy JensonHowie Elwood Joe MarossFloyd Evenwrite Roy PooleJonathan Draeger Charles TynerLes Gibbons
Bennie E. Dobbins
Alan Gibbs
Mickey Gilbert
Dick Hudkins
Terry Leonard Fred Lerner

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