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Sometimes a Great Notion (1971)
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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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EnergyMeasured and gradual
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Content levelModerate content
GuidanceBetter with parental guidance
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Viewer insight Sometimes a Great Notion is a 1971 film in the Action / Adventure category from United States. Directed by Paul Newman. Starring Paul Newman and Henry Fonda. Runtime: about 114 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. TMDB rating: 6.9/10.
Genre: Action / Adventure, Released in 1971, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 114 minutes, Starring Paul Newman and Henry Fonda.
Runtime
114 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Paul Newman
Hank Stamper
Henry Fonda
Henry Stamper
Lee Remick
Viv Stamper
Michael Sarrazin
Leland 'Lee' Stamper
Richard Jaeckel
Joe Ben Stamper
Linda Lawson
Jan Stamper
Cliff Potts
Andy Stamper
Sam Gilman
John
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Lee de Broux
Willard Eggleston
Jim Burk
Biggy Newton
Roy Jenson
Howie Elwood
Joe Maross
Floyd Evenwrite
Roy Poole
Jonathan Draeger
Charles Tyner
Les Gibbons
Director: Paul Newman
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1What is movie Sometimes a Great Notion (1971)?
It is a movie released in 1971 within the Action, Adventure, Drama category.
2What is the story of Sometimes a Great Notion?
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4What is the rating of Sometimes a Great Notion?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 based on 103 ratings.
5What is the runtime of Sometimes a Great Notion?
Its runtime is about 114 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is Sometimes a Great Notion best suited for?
An action-heavy ride with a clear rhythm with spectacle, urgency, and a payoff that gets bigger as it goes.
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