
Sometimes a Great Notion
Sometimes a Great Notion
Release: 1971-12-17·Runtime: 114m·★ 6.9
ActionAdventureDrama
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
Newman-Foreman Company
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Joe Marossas Floyd Evenwrite
Charles Tyneras Les Gibbons
Alan Gibbs
Lee de Brouxas Willard Eggleston
Terry Leonard
Fred Lerner
Gary McLarty
Hal Needhamas Man at Racetrack
Paul Newmanas Hank Stamper
Henry Fondaas Henry Stamper
Lee Remickas Viv Stamper
Roy Pooleas Jonathan Draeger
Michael Sarrazinas Leland 'Lee' Stamper
Cliff Pottsas Andy Stamper
Sam Gilmanas John
Roy Jensonas Howie Elwood
Dean Smith
Charles Horvathas McElroy (uncredited)
Richard Jaeckelas Joe Ben Stamper
Linda Lawsonas Jan StamperCrew
" />Henry ManciniOriginal Music Composer
" />Roy JensonStunts
" />John GayScreenplay
" />Ken KeseyNovel
" />Richard MooreDirector of Photography
" />Michael D. MooreAssistant Director
" />Fred LernerStunts
" />Alan GibbsStunts
" />Terry LeonardStunts
" />Gary McLartyStunts
" />Hal NeedhamStunts
" />Edith HeadCostume Design
" />Paul NewmanDirector, Co-Executive Producer