Movie poster for Sometimes a Great Notion
TMDb Rating
7.0/10

101 verified votes

Sometimes a Great Notion (1971)

ActionAdventureDrama
114 min

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

Plot Summary

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.

Director

Paul Newman

Top Cast

Paul NewmanHenry FondaLee RemickMichael SarrazinRichard Jaeckel

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