Sometimes a Great Notion

Dec 17, 1971

1h 54m

★ 7.0

"Never give a inch" was the motto of the Stampers of Oregon. And live it they did!

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.

Genres

Action

Adventure

Drama

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

Newman-Foreman Company

Sometimes a Great Notion Trailers

Cast

Hank Stamper

Paul Newman

Henry Stamper

Henry Fonda

Viv Stamper

Lee Remick

Leland 'Lee' Stamper

Michael Sarrazin

Joe Ben Stamper

Richard Jaeckel

Jan Stamper

Linda Lawson

Andy Stamper

Cliff Potts

John

Sam Gilman

Willard Eggleston

Lee de Broux

Biggy Newton

Jim Burk

Howie Elwood

Roy Jenson

Floyd Evenwrite

Joe Maross

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