Sometimes a Great Notion
""Never give a inch" was the motto of the Stampers of Oregon. And live it they did!"
Originally released in 1971. Sometimes a Great Notion is a action/adventure film. directed by Paul Newman.
Starring Paul Newman, Henry Fonda, and Lee Remick
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 17, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (101 votes)
Budget
$3.7M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,660,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Newman-Foreman Company
Frequently Asked Questions
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 o...
Who directed Sometimes a Great Notion?
Sometimes a Great Notion was directed by Paul Newman.
How long is Sometimes a Great Notion?
Sometimes a Great Notion has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Sometimes a Great Notion released?
Sometimes a Great Notion was released on December 17, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sometimes a Great Notion?
The main cast of Sometimes a Great Notion includes Paul Newman, Henry Fonda, Lee Remick, Michael Sarrazin, Richard Jaeckel.
Is Sometimes a Great Notion worth watching?
Sometimes a Great Notion has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 101 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.