About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1971
Runtime
1h 54m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.0/10
Votes
104
Genre
Action, Adventure, Drama
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$3.7M
Cast
lumberjack
death of brother
mouth to mouth resuscitation
logger
logging
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Questions about Sometimes a Great Notion
How long is Sometimes a Great Notion?
Sometimes a Great Notion has a runtime of 1h 54m (1 hour and 54 minutes).
Who directed Sometimes a Great Notion?
Sometimes a Great Notion was directed by Paul Newman and released in 1971.
What genre is Sometimes a Great Notion?
Sometimes a Great Notion is a Action, Adventure, Drama film (1971).
Who stars in Sometimes a Great Notion?
The cast of Sometimes a Great Notion includes Paul Newman, Henry Fonda, Lee Remick, Michael Sarrazin, Richard Jaeckel.
What is the TMDB rating for Sometimes a Great Notion?
Sometimes a Great Notion has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 104 votes.
