Sometimes a Great Notion

Sometimes a Great Notion(1971)

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

December 17, 1971
1h 54m
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IMDb6.94,621
RT100%
TMDB7.0101

Overview

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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Cast

Crew

Producer

John Foreman

Screenplay

John Gay

Director of Photography

Richard Moore

Editor

Bob Wyman

Director

Paul Newman

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Budget

$3.7M

Details

Original Language

en

Country

United States of America

Production

Universal Pictures, Newman-Foreman Company

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