Sometimes a Great Notion
"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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Sometimes a Great Notion
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
- Release Date: 1971-12-17
- Runtime: 114 minutes
- Rating: 6.919/10 (93 votes)
- Budget: $3,660,000
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Newman-Foreman Company
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.6986
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Paul Newman
as Hank Stamper
Henry Fonda
as Henry Stamper
Lee Remick
as Viv Stamper
Michael Sarrazin
as Leland 'Lee' Stamper
Richard Jaeckel
as Joe Ben Stamper
Linda Lawson
as Jan Stamper
Cliff Potts
as Andy Stamper
Sam Gilman
as John
Lee de Broux
as Willard Eggleston
Jim Burk
as Biggy Newton
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Sometimes A Great Notion 1970) trailer
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What is Sometimes a Great Notion?▼
Sometimes a Great Notion is a Action, Adventure, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1971-12-17.
Who are the main actors in Sometimes a Great Notion?▼
The main cast includes Paul Newman, Henry Fonda, Lee Remick, Michael Sarrazin, Richard Jaeckel, .
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Is Sometimes a Great Notion based on a true story?▼
"Never give a inch" was the motto of the Stampers of Oregon. And live it they did!
What is the IMDb rating of Sometimes a Great Notion?▼
Sometimes a Great Notion has an IMDb rating of 6.919/10 based on 93 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Sometimes a Great Notion?▼
The movie had a production budget of $3,660,000 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Sometimes a Great Notion?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Universal Pictures, Newman-Foreman Company. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Sometimes a Great Notion filmed?▼
Sometimes a Great Notion was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Sometimes a Great Notion?▼
The total runtime of Sometimes a Great Notion is 114 minutes.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
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