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Sometimes a Great Notion

1971 · Action, Adventure · 1h 54m · PG · ★ 6.9 on TMDB

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Sometimes a Great Notion is a 1971 action and adventure movie directed by Paul Newman. It stars Paul Newman, Henry Fonda and Lee Remick. It runs 1h 54m and is rated PG. TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10.

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.

Details

Released
December 17, 1971
Director
Paul Newman
Cast
Paul Newman, Henry Fonda, Lee Remick, Michael Sarrazin, Richard Jaeckel, Linda Lawson
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama
Runtime
1h 54m
Age rating
PG

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