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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 77.7 / 100
1971·Action / Adventure / Drama·1h 54m

SOMETIMES A GREAT NOTION

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

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.

Above the Line
Paul Newman·DirectorJohn Gay·ScreenplayKen Kesey·NovelRichard Moore·Director of PhotographyHenry Mancini·Original Music ComposerBob Wyman·Editor
Cast
Paul Newman·Hank StamperHenry Fonda·Henry StamperLee Remick·Viv StamperMichael Sarrazin·Leland 'Lee' StamperRichard Jaeckel·Joe Ben StamperLinda Lawson·Jan StamperCliff Potts·Andy StamperSam Gilman·JohnLee de Broux·Willard EgglestonJim Burk·Biggy Newton
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Paul Newman·Director
Writing· 2
John Gay·ScreenplayKen Kesey·Novel
Camera· 1
Richard Moore·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Bob Wyman·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Henry Mancini·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Philip M. Jefferies·Art DirectionEdith Head·Costume DesignMonty Westmore·Makeup ArtistJohn Inzerella·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
John Foreman·Producer
Other Departments· 19
Terry Leonard·StuntsHal Needham·StuntsGary McLarty·StuntsM. James Arnett·Stunt CoordinatorFred Lerner·StuntsMickey Gilbert·StuntsAlan Gibbs·StuntsJ.N. Roberts·StuntsStan Barrett·StuntsJim Burk·StuntsEverett Creach·StuntsCarol Daniels·StuntsBennie E. Dobbins·StuntsDick Hudkins·StuntsRoy Jenson·StuntsBen McMahan·Special EffectsDon Wolz·Special EffectsJim Markham·Hair DesignerGae Clark Butler·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
77.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
2 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFF00
#000000
#800000
Mood
Dramatic, Intense, Busy
Composition
Floating
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a collage of illustrated characters and a landscape against a solid bright yellow background. At the top, two male faces are depicted, one w”

dramaadventure
Key Elements
HouseTreesLakeBoatPink Bag
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Bright
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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