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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!
Genres
ActionAdventureDrama
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$3660000
Revenue
$0
Runtime
114 min
Release Date
1971-12-17
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
101
Vote Average
6.95
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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
Lee de Broux
Willard Eggleston
Jim Burk
Biggy Newton
Roy Jenson
Howie Elwood
Joe Maross
Floyd Evenwrite
Roy Poole
Jonathan Draeger
Charles Tyner
Les Gibbons
Bennie E. Dobbins
Alan Gibbs
Mickey Gilbert
Dick Hudkins
Terry Leonard
Fred Lerner
Gary McLarty
Hal Needham
Man at Racetrack
J.N. Roberts
Dean Smith
Fred Waugh
Fred Zendar
Charles Horvath
McElroy (uncredited)
Melissa Newman
Lissy Stamper (uncredited)
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