Sometimes a Great Notion

– Hank Stamper and his father, Henry, own and operate the family business by cutting and shipping logs..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.00 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 54 Minutes
Release Year:
1971
Sometimes a Great Notion (1971)

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.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:

Sometimes a Great Notion (1971) - Trailer

Release Date:

02 Mar 1972

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
GP

Director:

Paul Newman

Writer:

Ken Kesey (novel), John Gay (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Paul Newman, Henry Fonda, Lee Remick, Michael Sarrazin

Plot:

Hank Stamper and his father, Henry Stamper 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 trouble making brother Leland comes to work for them, more trouble starts.

Production:

Universal Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
100%