Sometimes a Great Notion

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Sometimes a Great Notion

Release Date: December 17, 1971

Year	:	1971
Slogan	:	«"Never give a inch" was the motto of the Stampers of Oregon. And live it they did!»
Genres	:	Action, Adventure, Drama
Production Companies	:	Universal Pictures, Newman-Foreman Company
Director	:	Paul Newman
Producers	:	Paul Newman, John Foreman, Frank Caffey
Writers	:	Ken Kesey, John Gay
RunTime	:	114 mins.

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.