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Sometimes a Great Notion

Sometimes a Great Notion

Action Adventure Drama

1971, Movie, 1h 54min

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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Critic Kim Newman

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...near-great movie ought to be better-known.

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