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