Sometimes a Great Notion (1971)

"Never give a inch" was the motto of the Stampers of Oregon. And live it they did!

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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.

Director: Paul Newman
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 114 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Henry Mancini
Cinematography: Richard Moore
Editing: Bob Wyman
Production: Universal Pictures, Newman-Foreman Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $4M
Original Language: en

Keywords

lumberjack, death of brother, mouth to mouth resuscitation, logger, logging

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sometimes a Great Notion 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 together. When Hank's half brother Leland comes to work for them, more trouble starts.
Who directed Sometimes a Great Notion?
Sometimes a Great Notion was directed by Paul Newman.
Who stars in Sometimes a Great Notion?
Sometimes a Great Notion stars Paul Newman, Henry Fonda, Lee Remick, Michael Sarrazin, Richard Jaeckel, Linda Lawson.
How long is Sometimes a Great Notion?
Sometimes a Great Notion has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
What genre is Sometimes a Great Notion?
Sometimes a Great Notion is a Action, Adventure, Drama film.
What is the budget of Sometimes a Great Notion?
Sometimes a Great Notion had a budget of $4M.
Where was Sometimes a Great Notion produced?
Sometimes a Great Notion was produced in United States of America.