9.3
Once a Moth
1976
“"Never give a inch" was the motto of the Stampers of Oregon. And live it they did!”
Sometimes a Great Notion (1971)
December 17, 19711h 54mEN
6.9
102 votes
Overview
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.
Director
Paul NewmanWhere to Watch
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$3.7M
Revenue
N/A
Production Companies
Universal PicturesNewman-Foreman Company
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User Reviews
CinemaSerf
5.0For the most part, this is just an excuse for Paul Newman and Henry Fonda to make a movie together. Much of it consists of extended shots of the logging industry at work, as he and his father work hard with their family business despite a strike that is affecting neighbouring outfits and causing local resentment. When younger son "Lee" (Michael Sarrazin) returns home after an indecent with an oven, some weed and the fire department the family, which also includes an underused Lee Remick, have to make some very tough decisions. Of course you just know that some form of sabotage will happen, and…
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