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Sometimes a Great Notion

1971 • 1h54m Action, Adventure, Drama

Rating

6.9/10

Popularity

2

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.

Details

Director

Paul Newman

Screenplay

John Gay

Cast

Paul Newman

Henry Fonda

Lee Remick

Release date

12/17/1971

Status

Released

Budget

$3,660,000

Origin country

US

Vote count

102