Sometimes a Great Notion - 1971

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.

114min
1971
PG
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.9/10

Cast

Paul Newman profile picturePaul NewmanHank Stamper
Henry Fonda profile pictureHenry FondaHenry Stamper
Lee Remick profile pictureLee RemickViv Stamper
Michael Sarrazin profile pictureMichael SarrazinLeland 'Lee' Stamper
Richard Jaeckel profile pictureRichard JaeckelJoe Ben Stamper
Linda Lawson profile pictureLinda LawsonJan Stamper
Cliff Potts profile pictureCliff PottsAndy Stamper
Lee de Broux profile pictureLee de BrouxWillard Eggleston
Jim Burk profile pictureJim BurkBiggy Newton
Roy Jenson profile pictureRoy JensonHowie Elwood
Joe Maross profile pictureJoe MarossFloyd Evenwrite
Charles Tyner profile pictureCharles TynerLes Gibbons
Hal Needham profile pictureHal NeedhamMan at Racetrack
Charles Horvath profile pictureCharles HorvathMcElroy (uncredited)

About Sometimes a Great Notion

Sometimes a Great Notion Overview

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.

Age Rating: PG
Runtime: 114min

Extra details

Original Title: Sometimes a Great Notion
Original Language: English
Budget: $3,660,000.00
Directed By: Paul Newman
Production Companies
Universal PicturesNewman-Foreman Company