Trouble in High Timber Country (1980)

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A proud patriarch battles union organizers and a powerful conglomerate threatening the family-owned lumber and mining operation which he runs with his three sons, his daughter and his nephew in this pilot film to "The Yeagers" TV series that actually ended months before it aired.

Film Overview
"Trouble in High Timber Country" is a significant, American-made motion picture, released in 1980. The movie follows the life and chaos experienced by a timber company family in the forested, high altitude regions of the United States. Directed by Vincent McEveety, the movie includes a star-studded cast, including Chuck Connors, Buddy Ebsen, and Michael Conrad.

Plot
The movie revolves around the Stewart family, who have run an effective and respected logging business for generations. Nevertheless, when the patriarch of the household passes away, conflicts arise within the ranks, resulting in Wynn Stewart taking the helm. Wynn is a guy with a strong desire to update and broaden business, neglecting the traditional worths that their family-held company has actually supported for generations. His aspirations spark a divide within the family, with his brother Angel and other members questioning the new instructions he's taking the company.

Internal Conflicts
Wynn's aggressive strategies include heavy logging, fretting Angel and triggering friction in their relationship. Angel is ethically opposed to Wynn's neglect of the land and disregard for the repercussions this might have on the environment. At the same time, Wynn is coping city bureaucrats who are imposing new regulations and constraints that might hinder his strategies even more.

External Battles
Together with the internal discrepancies within the Stewart household, there are external threats looming. The primary danger can be found in the kind of their longstanding competitors, the Coopers, who own a mill in the vicinity and aspire to seize on the Stewart family's disagreements to weaken their organization. As stress elevate, altercations between the Coopers and the Stewarts escalate, firing up a catastrophic event that puts the future of the Stewart household's business at danger.

Resolution and Conclusion
As the drama unfolds, the household is required to come together to save their organization and safeguard their tradition. An abrupt forest fire, presumed to have been triggered by the Coopers, requires the Stewarts to unify in a rescue operation to save their workers and combat the environmental disaster. In spite of their clashing ideologies and personal distinctions, the Stewarts sign up with hands and show impressive durability and unity in the face of misfortune. Hence, the film ends on a note of reconciliation and reaffirms the values of household solidarity and regard for nature.

Final Thoughts
"Trouble in High Timber Country" stands out as a movie that discusses the significance of ecological responsibility while offering a look into the battles and accomplishments of a family-owned wood enterprise. With a mix of intrigue, melodrama, and action, the movie offers an engaging representation of familial bonds, business rivalry, and environmental concerns. The motion picture, for that reason, leaves its audience with a much deeper understanding of the oft-unspoken concerns within the logging industry and the inevitability of progress while asking the concern-- at what cost?

Top Cast

  • Eddie Albert (small)
    Eddie Albert
    Carroll Yeager
  • Martin Kove (small)
    Martin Kove
    Willie Yeager
  • James Sloyan (small)
    James Sloyan
    John David Yeager
  • Robin Dearden
    Joanna Yeager
  • Belinda Montgomery (small)
    Belinda Montgomery
    Carrie Yeager
  • Kevin Brophy
    Tony Aguella
  • Steve Doubet
    Kyle Yeager
  • James B. Sikking (small)
    James B. Sikking
    Roger Lomax
  • Bettye Ackerman (small)
    Bettye Ackerman
    Mrs. Lomax
  • Brion James
    Eddie Rhodes
  • Jimmy Mair
    Scott Yeager