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1971 · United States

Sometimes a Great Notion

Tonight at a glance

Runtime
114 min
Age rating
PG
Language
English
Country
United States
Violence
Mild

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.

  • lumberjack
  • death of brother
  • mouth to mouth resuscitation
  • logger
  • logging

The look

A few frames, chosen rather than collected.

The bill

Directed
Paul Newman
Written
John Gay

Production

Rating
6.9 / 10 · 108 ratings
Studio
Universal Pictures, Newman-Foreman Company