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Sometimes a Great Notion (1971)

PG ★ 7.0/10 114 min Action, Adventure, Drama United States English
Director: Paul Newman
Novel: Ken Kesey
Screenplay by: John Gay
Streaming: Not available
"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.

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

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