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Film · 1971

Sometimes a Great Notion

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

Directed by Paul NewmanPaul NewmanHenry FondaLee Remick
Sometimes a Great Notion poster
17 Dec 1971Released
1h 54mRunning time
12BBFC rating
6.9TMDB score of 10

The story

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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