Sometimes a Great Notion
“"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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
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| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
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| Japan | — | FOD |
About Sometimes a Great Notion
Sometimes a Great Notion is a 1971 English-language action, adventure and drama film directed by Paul Newman. The cast is led by Paul Newman, Henry Fonda, Lee Remick. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Sometimes a Great Notion was produced by Universal Pictures and Newman-Foreman Company and made in United States of America. It was released on December 17, 1971, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Paul Newman
- Writers
- John Gay
- Release date
- December 17, 1971
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Newman-Foreman Company
Sometimes a Great Notion cast & crew
Sometimes a Great Notion was directed by Paul Newman and written by John Gay.
The cast features Paul Newman as Hank Stamper, Henry Fonda as Henry Stamper, Lee Remick as Viv Stamper, Michael Sarrazin as Leland 'Lee' Stamper, Richard Jaeckel as Joe Ben Stamper, and Linda Lawson as Jan Stamper.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Henry Mancini, cinematography is by Richard Moore, and it was produced by John Foreman.
Is Sometimes a Great Notion worth watching?
Sometimes a Great Notion holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 104 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, adventure, and drama, Sometimes a Great Notion is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sometimes a Great Notion
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Cast of Sometimes a Great Notion
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
Sam Gilman
John
Lee de Broux
Willard Eggleston
Jim Burk
Biggy Newton
Roy Jenson
Howie Elwood
Joe Maross
Floyd Evenwrite
Sometimes a Great Notion — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sometimes a Great Notion in United States?
Sometimes a Great Notion is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Sometimes a Great Notion in?
Sometimes a Great Notion is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sometimes a Great Notion?
Sometimes a Great Notion runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is Sometimes a Great Notion rated?
Sometimes a Great Notion is rated PG. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 104 ratings.
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