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Sometimes a Great Notion
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Sometimes a Great Notion

1971-12-17 · 114 min · ★ 6.9

Action · Adventure · Drama

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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Directors
Paul Newman
Production companies
Universal Pictures, Newman-Foreman Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,660,000

Top Cast

Paul NewmanPaul NewmanHank Stamper
Henry FondaHenry FondaHenry Stamper
Lee RemickLee RemickViv Stamper
Michael SarrazinMichael SarrazinLeland 'Lee' Stamper
Richard JaeckelRichard JaeckelJoe Ben Stamper
Linda LawsonLinda LawsonJan Stamper
Cliff PottsCliff PottsAndy Stamper
Sam GilmanSam GilmanJohn
Lee de BrouxLee de BrouxWillard Eggleston
Jim BurkBiggy Newton
Roy JensonRoy JensonHowie Elwood
Joe MarossJoe MarossFloyd Evenwrite
Roy PooleRoy PooleJonathan Draeger
Charles TynerCharles TynerLes Gibbons
Bennie E. Dobbins
Alan GibbsAlan Gibbs
Mickey Gilbert
Dick Hudkins
Terry LeonardTerry Leonard
Fred LernerFred Lerner

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