Sometimes a Great Notion

Sometimes a Great Notion (1971)

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

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.

Date of release
1971-12-17
TMDB
6.9 / 10 (109)
Runtime
1h 54m
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama
Director
Paul Newman

Casting

  • Paul Newman — Hank Stamper
  • Henry Fonda — Henry Stamper
  • Lee Remick — Viv Stamper
  • Michael Sarrazin — Leland 'Lee' Stamper
  • Richard Jaeckel — Joe Ben Stamper
  • Linda Lawson — Jan Stamper
  • Cliff Potts — Andy Stamper
  • Sam Gilman — John
  • Lee de Broux — Willard Eggleston
  • Jim Burk — Biggy Newton
  • Roy Jenson — Howie Elwood
  • Joe Maross — Floyd Evenwrite

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