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Sometimes a Great Notion
Quick Facts
DirectorPaul Newman
Runtime1h 54m · PG
GenresAction · Adventure · Drama
Release1971-12-17
Film

Sometimes a Great Notion

1971· PG· 1h 54m· Action· Adventure· Drama

"Never give a inch" was the motto of the Stampers of Oregon. And live it they did!

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.

1971-12-17
Sometimes a Great Notion

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Key Crew
DirectorPaul Newman
ScreenplayJohn Gay
ProducerJohn Foreman
Director of PhotographyRichard Moore
Original Music ComposerHenry Mancini
EditorBob Wyman
Full cast & crew (28 cast · 34 crew)

Details

Released1971-12-17
Runtime1h 54m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosUniversal Pictures · Newman-Foreman Company
Budget$4M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.9/10 · 105 votes
Original languageen

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