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Critics rate it 31 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 31 points higher than audiences do.
109 audience votes
Key crew
- John GayScreenplay
- Henry ManciniOriginal Music Composer
- Paul NewmanDirector
Cast
- Paul NewmanHank Stamper
- Henry FondaHenry Stamper
- Lee RemickViv Stamper
- Michael SarrazinLeland 'Lee' Stamper
- Richard JaeckelJoe Ben Stamper
- Linda LawsonJan Stamper
- Cliff PottsAndy Stamper
- Sam GilmanJohn
- Lee de BrouxWillard Eggleston
- Jim BurkBiggy Newton
- Roy JensonHowie Elwood
- Joe MarossFloyd Evenwrite
Stills
Themes
lumberjackdeath of brothermouth to mouth resuscitationloggerlogging