Sometimes a Great Notion
1971 · 114 MIN · IMDB 6.9 · 4,712 VOTES · DIR. Paul Newman
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,409 lines
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00:02:07 He's been over there a while.
00:04:50 You boys planning on a stag party here tonight?
00:07:05 Thanks.
00:09:18 I'm just pointing out the facts, that's all.
00:13:54 Hey, girls, come on...
00:16:12 No. No, thanks.
00:20:02 Contracts to fill.
00:22:45 I was just wondering
00:25:59 Any of you fellas got any smokes on you?
00:32:29 Find it? Oh, yeah, I got it.
00:39:28 Guess you been working pretty hard though, huh?
00:44:33 still got a sense of humor.
00:48:57 I bet it is.
00:54:39 Got a beer?
01:00:36 You know, I'm sorry about that.
01:05:00 She and the kid.
01:07:51 Going good. That's great.
01:11:19 Lessie's tooth. She's going to be sore as hell
01:14:09 we just might get some work done.
01:19:21 I don't think so.
01:24:16 It ain't gonna work, Hank.
01:31:01 Joe B.
01:36:44 Oh, Hank, it's just that quack doctor to leave me...
01:45:43 this morning, bub. I got work to do.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,409
Dialogue density12.4 lines / min
First line00:02:07
Final line01:45:43
Production Record
DirectorPaul Newman
LanguageEnglish
Budget$3,660,000
IMDb votes4,712