Most notable for his depiction of a florida beekeeper. Dec 09, 2019 also known as never give an inch, this film was based on a novel by ken kesey. Paul newman made his second directorial outing in the sweeping saga, sometimes a great notion. The cast also includes richard jaeckel in an academy award nominated performance. Sometimes a great notion 1971 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Fonda recalled in his autobiography that this film was one of his favorite roles. Sometimes a great notion movie universal pictures home. Paul newmans sometimes a great notion tells sort of an oldfashioned story about prideful clans carving empires out of the wilderness. Excellent but littleremembered 1971 film version of author ken keseys magnum opus novel about the stubborn, individualistic, and strikebreaking stamper logging family in the pacific northwest, starring paul newman, henry fonda, lee remick and michael sarrazin, and directed by newman. Based on the bestselling novel about a twofisted oregon lumber family, the story focuses on a family that bucks their closeknit timber community in order to delivera shipment of logs in defiance of a strike. With paul newman, henry fonda, lee remick, michael sarrazin. Paul newman, henry fonda, lee remick, michael sarrazin, richard jaekel.
Movies starring paul newman the movie title stills. Made in 1970 and filmed along the central oregon coast, its a film about a family. The first film dolly starred in was 9 to 5 in 1980 with jane fonda and lily tomlin. The fishermans bride made 1908, this is the earliest of the oregon coast movies filmed in astoria. Worse than irascible, fonda s domineering henry is transcendently mean, wielding his castbound.
The screenplay by john gay is based on the 1964 novel of the same name by ken. He won and was nominated for numerous awards, winning an oscar for his performance in the 1986 film the color of money, a bafta award, a screen actors guild award, a cannes film festival award, an emmy award, and many. Dads take your son to see this movie, and when paul newman raises henry fonda s hand in triumph at the end of the movie, he will have a better knowledge of what being a man is all about. When younger hippie son leeland michael sarrazin returns to work. Best of paul newman on netflix new on netflix with paul. Sometimes a great notion, ken keseys second novel, adapted by john gay and directed by paul newman, opened at 22 theaters here yesterday, which probably means that it.
Feb 04, 2010 sometimes a great notionthe second of five films directed by paul newman, based on the novel by ken keseyis impressive and frustrating. Based on the bestselling novel about a twofisted oregon lumber family, the story focuses on a family that bucks their closeknit timber community in order to deliver a shipment of logs in defiance of a strike. Sometimes a great notion starring paul newman and henry fonda. In the process, one man is killed, the family patriarch henry henry fonda is injured, and the. Sometimes a great notion bluray disc, 2012 for sale. What type of chainsaw did paul newman use in the movie. Sometimes a great notion vhs, 1994 for sale online ebay. Sometimes a great notion 1971 drama paul newman, henry.
The stamper family runs one of the biggest logging operations. Sometimes a great notion 1972, directed by paul newman. Fonda started his acting debut with the omaha community playhouse, a local amateur theater troupe directed by dorothy brando. Titles and typography from all feature films starring paul newman, from the long, hot summer 1958 to road to perdition 2002 the movie title stills collection a collection of screen shots and captured images of movie title stills from feature films and trailers. Screen legend, superstar, and the man with the most famous blue eyes in movie history, paul leonard newman was born on january 26, 1925, in cleveland, ohio, the second son of arthur sigmund newman died 1950 and theresa fetsko died 1982. Jul 31, 2018 henry fonda is the dad, lee remick is newmans wife, richard jaeckels a cousin.
Dec 8, 2015 henry fonda with paul newman and joanne woodward stay safe and healthy. Henry fonda is the proud old patriarch, paul newman is the son who stays at home but makes up his own mind, and michael sarrazin is the kid brother who comes back to the land with all sorts of halfbaked notions and scores to settle. The stamper family headed by patriarch henry, played by henry fonda, and helped by his two sons hank played by paul newman, and joe ben played by richard jaekel, are independent loggers in the local community of wakonda. Sometimes a great notion is a 1971 american drama film directed by paul newman and starring newman, henry fonda. Henry fonda is the proud old patriarch, paul newman is the son who stays at home but makes up his own mind, and michael sarrazin is the. Sometimes a great notion by henry fonda, lee remick. Nov 02, 2011 deserved second act for paul newmans sometimes a great notion. Deserved second act for paul newmans sometimes a great notion. Paul newman is hank stamper, the macho, no nonsense, fun loving half brother of henrys prodigal son, leyland, played by michael sarrazin.
One of my favorite pauline kael quotes was about the lame paul newman service comedy the secret war of harry frigg not to be confused with the lame charlton heston service comedy the private war of major benson or frank tashlins sad swan song the private navy of sgt. Based on the novel by ken kesey, the film starred and was directed by paul newman. Paul newman who also directed is hank stamper, the oldest son of an oregon logging family headed by patriarch henry henry fonda. Sometimes a great notion year 1970 genre action drama adventure type movies idmb rating 7. Sometimes a great notion manufactured on demand on tcm shop. In this family drama set in the remote pacific northwest logging territory, hank stamper paul newman works with his father henry stamper henry fonda in their family logging business up the small oregon town of wakonda, which is suffering from hard economic times due in part to the interference by a large lumber company. If there are any great films you think we missed, please feel free to add them yourself. The universal vault series has released the 1970 film sometimes a great notion on dvd. Paul newman, henry fonda, lee remick, michael sarrazin, richard jaeckel, cliff potts director. Paul newman makes his directorial debut in the sweeping saga sometimes a great notion. Apr 01, 2014 fonda s service won him the bronze star and prepared him for future roles as admiral nimitz in the movie midway and the iconic mister roberts, where he wore his own military cap for the broadway production. The great race made in 1965 in portions of gearhart. Paul newman enlisted in the navy in 1943 after graduating high school.
A family of fiercely independent oregon loggers struggle to keep the family business alive amidst changing times. Movies starring paul newman the movie title stills collection. Sometimes a great notion 1971, paul newman the stop button. Newmans second film as helmer is not effective or cohesive as the first rachel rachel, but oregon locations and good acting by henry fonda and. Paul newman, henry fonda, lee remick, richard jaeckel. This list is ordered by popularity, so only the greatest movies about logging are at the top of the list. Starring tony curtis in a comedy about an early 20th century car race across 3 continents. Paul newman who also directed stars as hank stamper, the oldest son of an oregon logging family headed by henry henry fonda. Sometimes a great notion by henry fonda, lee remick, michael. Oregon coast movies movies filmed on the oregon coast. Sometimes a great notionthe second of five films directed by paul newman, based on the novel by ken keseyis impressive and frustrating. Based on the bestselling novel about a twofisted oregon lumber family, the story focuses on a family that bucks their closeknit timber community in order. When independent logger hank stamper and his father henry are urged to support the strikers, they. Paul newman who also directed stars as hank stamper, the oldest son of an oregon logging family headed by henry.
Henry fonda and paul newman portray a lumberjack machismo that would be easily recognized by anyone who knows that culture. His recent ancestry included dutch, english, and scottish. Henry fonda and paul newman along with the whole cast made a great film. He won and was nominated for numerous awards, winning an oscar for his performance in the 1986 film the color of money, a bafta award, a screen actors guild award, a. Also known as never give an inch, this film was based on a novel by ken kesey. Paul newman a list of 42 titles created 18 aug 20 act. The cast also includes richard jaeckel in an academy awardnominated performance the screenplay by john gay is based on the 1964 novel of the same name by ken kesey, the first of his books to be adapted for the.
The film is best remembered for a heartwrenching scene involving a logging accident. The movie was also released under the name never give an inch which. Sometimes a great notion dvd 025192095887 dvds and blu. Drehorte des films lagen in broughton log flume, columbia river gorge. Sometimes a great notion 1970 available on netflix. Henry jaynes fonda was born in grand island, nebraska, to elma herberta jaynes and william brace fonda, who worked in advertising and printing. The film starts in the middle of a loggers union strike. Sometimes a great notion also known as never give an inch is a 1971 american drama film directed by paul newman and starring newman, henry fonda, michael sarrazin, and lee remick. Henry fonda is the dad, lee remick is newmans wife, richard jaeckels a cousin. Filled with complex characters and issues that still resonate today, sometimes a great notion is an intense and riveting portrait of life set against the rugged backdrop of logging. My husband is a logger, in oregon and some of the guys he works with. Hanks halfbrother, leeland michael sarrazin, embittered over. Sometimes a great notion never give an inch 1971 rotten. What mr newman has brought to the feast is the eye and ear of.
Paul newman directs and stars in this roughandtumble drama about hank stamper, who is trying to keep his familys logging business afloat despite the complications caused by his gruff father, henry henry fonda, and neerdowell younger brother, leeland michael sarrazin. Henry fonda, the headstrong logging family patriarch henry stamper, puts in one of his best performances ever. The story is set in the rugged and beautiful state of oregon. Sometimes a great notion is a 1971 american drama film directed by paul newman and starring newman, henry fonda and lee remick. Hanks halfbrother, leeland michael sarrazin, embittered over henrys treatment of his late mother, returns after a tenyear absence to work in the family business. Best of paul newman on netflix new on netflix with paul newman. Rachael, rachael 1968 sometimes a great notion 1971 the effect of gamma rays on man in the moon marigolds 1972 shadow box 1980 made for. Sometimes a great notion 1971 paul newman synopsis. Jul 31, 2018 sometimes a great notion 1971, paul newman leave a comment, 1971, drama, film henry fonda, henry mancini, ken kesey, lee remick, michael sarrazin, paul newman, richard jaeckel, sometimes a great notion, universal pictures 31 july 2018 31 july 2018. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Based on the bestselling novel by ken kesey, about a twofisted oregon lumber family. Based on the book by ken kesey, this is an engaging and pretty accurate depiction of a logging community in the pacific northwest. Paul leonard newman january 26, 1925 september 26, 2008 was an american actor, film director, producer, race car driver, indycar owner, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.
So when the opportunity came to buy the dvd i grabbed it. The screenplay by john gay is based on the 1964 novel of the same. Sometimes a great notion 1971 drama paul newman, henry fonda. Mar 02, 1972 sometimes a great notion, ken keseys second novel, adapted by john gay and directed by paul newman, opened at 22 theaters here yesterday, which probably means that it will be in and out of town. What movie starring paul newman is about tree logging and also starred henry fonda. Rachael, rachael 1968 sometimes a great notion 1971 the effect of gamma rays on man in the moon marigolds 1972 shadow box 1980 made for tv movie harry and son 1984 the. The riseat4am oregonian clan, including gruff patriarch henry fonda and his boys, halfbothers hank jr.
The fishermans bride made 1908, this is the earliest of the oregon coast movies filmed in astoria the great race made in 1965 in portions of gearhart. Henry fonda is the proud old patriarch, paul newman is the son who. Sometimes a great notion 1971 dvd region 1 playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. Jaeckel seems really thinthe movie mocks his religiosity, which is interesting and not a great signbut turns out to have some real depth. Navy muster rolls reveal wwii service of henry fonda, paul. Newman is eldest son in a successful logging family. Henry fonda with paul newman and joanne woodward paul. Like old henry stamper henry fonda, who sees the strike as a pinko commie.