Sometimes a Great Notion (1971)
"Never give a inch" was the motto of the Stampers of Oregon. And live it they did!
Storyline
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 |
|---|---|
| Release date | Dec 17, 1971 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | death of brother, lumberjack, logger, mouth to mouth resuscitation, logging |
FAQ
What is Sometimes a Great Notion about?
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.
When was Sometimes a Great Notion released?
Sometimes a Great Notion was released on Dec 17, 1971 (status: Released).
Who directed Sometimes a Great Notion?
Paul Newman directed Sometimes a Great Notion.
What is the TMDB rating of Sometimes a Great Notion?
Sometimes a Great Notion has a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 from 109 votes.