Directed by PAUL NEWMAN #2: ''Sometimes a Great Notion'' Sometimes a Great Notion (1971) With Paul Newman, Henry Fonda, Lee Remick, Michael Sarrizan Based on the Novel by Ken Kesey In a multi-faceted American classic of tough decisions and emotions written by Ken Kesey (One Flew Over the Cukoo’s Nest) Hank Stamper (Newman) and his father Henry Stamper (Fonda) operate a logging business in Wakonda, Oregon. The town comes to grips of economic despair, due to the local union's strike against a large lumber combine. When the Stampers are asked to join the strikers, they refuse and are considered traitors. However, Hank continues to push his family on cutting trees, despite Hank's wife (Remick) wishes for him to give up the businesss. This drama in the Northeast leads to even more family tragedy and unrest, beautifully directed by Paul Newman. Academy Award Nominee Best Supporting Actor Richard Jaeckel “Newman starts tunneling under the material, coming up with all sorts of things we didn't quite expect, and along the way he proves himself as a director of sympathy and a sort of lyrical restraint.”—Roger Ebert “As he showed in Rachel, Rachel, Mr. Newman knows how to direct actors, and he has obtained amazing performances from the entire cast”—Vincent Canby, NY Times Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 8:30 PM Miami Beach Cinematheque 512 Espanola Way Miami Beach, FL 33139 Phone: (305) 673-4567 Website: www.mbcinema.com E-Mail: info@mbcinema.com Map & Directions |
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