Sometimes a Great Notion

Sometimes a Great Notion

1971
1h 54m
6.9

6.9/10

102 votes • View on IMDb

""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.

Status: Released

Budget: $3,660,000

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Universal Pictures Newman-Foreman Company
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date December 17, 1971
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0067774

Cast

Paul Newman
Paul Newman

Hank Stamper

Henry Fonda
Henry Fonda

Henry Stamper

Lee Remick
Lee Remick

Viv Stamper

Michael Sarrazin
Michael Sarrazin

Leland 'Lee' Stamper

Richard Jaeckel
Richard Jaeckel

Joe Ben Stamper

Linda Lawson
Linda Lawson

Jan Stamper

Cliff Potts
Cliff Potts

Andy Stamper

Sam Gilman
Sam Gilman

John

Lee de Broux
Lee de Broux

Willard Eggleston

Jim Burk
Jim Burk

Biggy Newton

Roy Jenson
Roy Jenson

Howie Elwood

Joe Maross
Joe Maross

Floyd Evenwrite

Key Crew

John Foreman
Producer
John Gay
Screenplay
Paul Newman
Director