Where to watch Sometimes a Great Notion(1971)

Name: Sometimes a Great Notion
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Released: 1971-12-17
Duration: 114 min
Cast: Paul Newman, Henry Fonda, Lee Remick, Michael Sarrazin, Richard Jaeckel

Movie · 1971 · 1h 54m · Action, Adventure, Drama

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Sometimes a Great Notion plot summary

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

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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Release date: December 17, 1971
Runtime: 1h 54m
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
Directed by: Paul Newman
Country: United States
TMDB rating: 6.9 / 10 · 109 votes

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Cast

Paul NewmanHank Stamper
Henry FondaHenry Stamper
Lee RemickViv Stamper
Michael SarrazinLeland 'Lee' Stamper
Richard JaeckelJoe Ben Stamper
Linda LawsonJan Stamper
Cliff PottsAndy Stamper
Sam GilmanJohn
Lee de BrouxWillard Eggleston
Jim BurkBiggy Newton

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In the United States, Sometimes a Great Notion isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.