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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!
Dec 17, 1971 · 1h 54m
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Action
Adventure
Drama

PLOT

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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CAST

Paul Newman
Hank Stamper
Henry Fonda
Henry Stamper
Lee Remick
Viv Stamper
Michael Sarrazin
Leland 'Lee' Stamper
Richard Jaeckel
Joe Ben Stamper
Linda Lawson
Jan Stamper
Cliff Potts
Andy Stamper
Sam Gilman
John
Directed by Paul Newman

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$3,660,000
Revenue
—
Production
Universal Pictures, Newman-Foreman Company
Country
US

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