Sometimes a Great Notion1971
"Never give a inch" was the motto of the Stampers of Oregon. And live it they did!
Director
Screenplay
John Gay
Actors
Paul Newman, Henry Fonda, Lee Remick, Michael Sarrazin, Richard Jaeckel, Linda Lawson, Cliff Potts, Lee de Broux, Charles Tyner, Hal Needham, Charles Horvath
Music
Versions
Theatrical – 114 Minutes
Genres
FSK
12
About the film
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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Ratings
6.9tmdb
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