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