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Sometimes a Great Notion

Sometimes a Great Notion

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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.