Movie Description
Sometimes a Great Notion
(1971)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Paul Newman
- Producer : John Foreman
- Editor : Bob Wyman
- Cast : Paul Newman,Henry Fonda,Lee Remick,Michael Sarrazin,Richard Jaeckel,Linda Lawson,Cliff Potts,Sam Gilman,Lee de Broux,Jim Burk,Roy Jenson,Joe Maross,Roy Poole,Charles Tyner,Bennie E. Dobbins,Alan Gibbs,Mickey Gilbert,Dick Hudkins,Terry Leonard,Fred Lerner,Gary McLarty,Hal Needham,J.N. Roberts,Dean Smith,Fred Waugh,Fred Zendar,Charles Horvath,Melissa Newman
Cast
Hank Stamper
Henry Stamper
Viv Stamper
Leland 'Lee' Stamper
Joe Ben Stamper
Jan Stamper
Andy Stamper
John
Willard Eggleston
Biggy Newton
Howie Elwood
Floyd Evenwrite
Jonathan Draeger
Les Gibbons
Man at Racetrack
McElroy (uncredited)
Lissy Stamper (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleSometimes a Great Notion
Status Released
Release Information
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1971-12-17
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 54m
Budget₹ 3660000
Production CompaniesUniversal Pictures,Newman-Foreman Company
Genres
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama