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Sometimes a Great Notion

PG19711h 54mPaul Newman
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%
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""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.

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What is Sometimes a Great Notion (1971) about?

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…

Who stars in Sometimes a Great Notion?

Sometimes a Great Notion stars Paul Newman (Hank Stamper), Henry Fonda (Henry Stamper), Lee Remick (Viv Stamper), Michael Sarrazin (Leland 'Lee' Stamper), Richard Jaeckel (Joe Ben Stamper). The film was directed by Paul Newman.

How long is Sometimes a Great Notion?

Sometimes a Great Notion has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1971. It is rated PG.

Is Sometimes a Great Notion worth watching?

Sometimes a Great Notion holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Action, Adventure, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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