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