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Sometimes a Great Notion
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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Sometimes a Great Notion
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 17, 1971
Runtime
1h 54m
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama
User Score
69%
Original Title
Sometimes a Great Notion
Production Companies
Universal Pictures, Newman-Foreman Company
Director
Paul Newman
Budget
$3,660,000
Description
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.