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Sometimes a Great Notion

“"Never give a inch" was the motto of the Stampers of Oregon. And live it they did!”

★ 6.9 / 10 (109 votes)December 17, 1971114 minEN
ActionAdventureDrama

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 facts

Release dateDecember 17, 1971
StatusReleased
Runtime114 min
Rating★ 6.9 / 10
CertificationPG
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$3,660,000
Revenue—
ProductionUniversal Pictures, Newman-Foreman Company
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Director

Paul Newman

Writers

John Gay

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Cast

Paul NewmanPaul NewmanHank Stamper
Henry FondaHenry FondaHenry Stamper
Lee RemickLee RemickViv Stamper
Michael SarrazinMichael SarrazinLeland 'Lee' Stamper
Richard JaeckelRichard JaeckelJoe Ben Stamper
Linda LawsonLinda LawsonJan Stamper
Cliff PottsCliff PottsAndy Stamper
Sam GilmanSam GilmanJohn
Lee de BrouxLee de BrouxWillard Eggleston
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Jim BurkBiggy Newton
Roy JensonRoy JensonHowie Elwood
Joe MarossJoe MarossFloyd Evenwrite
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