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