Sometimes a Great Notion

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

19711h 54m6.9(109 votes)

ActionAdventureDrama

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 c…

Sometimes a Great Notion (1971) is a action, adventure, and drama film directed by Paul Newman. It stars Paul Newman, Henry Fonda, and Lee Remick. The film runs for 1 hour 54 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 from 109 votes.

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Director

Paul Newman

Cast

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

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Who stars in Sometimes a Great Notion?

Sometimes a Great Notion stars Paul Newman, Henry Fonda, Lee Remick, and Michael Sarrazin, and was directed by Paul Newman.

How long is Sometimes a Great Notion?

Sometimes a Great Notion has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes.

When did Sometimes a Great Notion come out?

Sometimes a Great Notion was released in 1971.

What genre is Sometimes a Great Notion?

Sometimes a Great Notion is a action, adventure, and drama film.

Is Sometimes a Great Notion worth watching?

Sometimes a Great Notion holds an average audience score of 6.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.