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