
Sometimes a Great Notion
Sometimes a Great Notion
Release: 1971-12-17·Runtime: 114m·★ 7.0
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
Richard Jaeckelas Joe Ben Stamper
Sam Gilmanas John
Alan Gibbs
Fred Lerner
Gary McLarty
Hal Needhamas Man at Racetrack
Roy Jensonas Howie Elwood
Charles Horvathas McElroy (uncredited)
Roy Pooleas Jonathan Draeger
Charles Tyneras Les Gibbons
Henry Fondaas Henry Stamper
Michael Sarrazinas Leland 'Lee' Stamper
Linda Lawsonas Jan Stamper
Cliff Pottsas Andy Stamper
Joe Marossas Floyd Evenwrite
Terry Leonard
Paul Newmanas Hank Stamper
Lee Remickas Viv Stamper
Lee de Brouxas Willard Eggleston
Dean SmithCrew
" />Ken KeseyNovel
" />Edith HeadCostume Design
" />Hal NeedhamStunts
" />Fred LernerStunts
" />Michael D. MooreAssistant Director
" />Richard MooreDirector of Photography
" />Gary McLartyStunts
" />John GayScreenplay
" />Paul NewmanDirector, Co-Executive Producer
" />Henry ManciniOriginal Music Composer
" />Terry LeonardStunts
" />Roy JensonStunts
" />Alan GibbsStunts