Sometimes a Great Notion

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19711h 54m

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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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Paul Newman - Hank Stamper in Sometimes a Great Notion

Paul Newman

Hank Stamper

Henry Fonda - Henry Stamper in Sometimes a Great Notion

Henry Fonda

Henry Stamper

Lee Remick - Viv Stamper in Sometimes a Great Notion

Lee Remick

Viv Stamper

Michael Sarrazin - Leland 'Lee' Stamper in Sometimes a Great Notion

Michael Sarrazin

Leland 'Lee' Stamper

Richard Jaeckel - Joe Ben Stamper in Sometimes a Great Notion

Richard Jaeckel

Joe Ben Stamper

Linda Lawson - Jan Stamper in Sometimes a Great Notion

Linda Lawson

Jan Stamper

Cliff Potts - Andy Stamper in Sometimes a Great Notion

Cliff Potts

Andy Stamper

Sam Gilman - John in Sometimes a Great Notion

Sam Gilman

John

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Release Date

December 17, 1971

Runtime

1h 54m

Rating

PG

Genres

Action, Adventure, Drama

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