Sometimes a Great Notion (1971)

Sometimes a Great Notion (1971)

All the adventure a man can live, he lives. 1971-12-17 United States of America 114 Min. PG-13
6.9 94 votes
Action, Adventure, Drama

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.

Cast

Paul Newman is Hank Stamper
Hank Stamper
Henry Fonda is Henry Stamper
Henry Stamper
Lee Remick is Viv Stamper
Viv Stamper
Michael Sarrazin is Leland 'Lee' Stamper
Leland 'Lee' Stamper
Richard Jaeckel is Joe Ben Stamper
Joe Ben Stamper
Linda Lawson is Jan Stamper
Jan Stamper
Cliff Potts is Andy Stamper
Andy Stamper
Sam Gilman is John
John
Lee de Broux is Willard Eggleston
Willard Eggleston
Jim Burk is Biggy Newton
Biggy Newton
Roy Jenson is Howie Elwood
Howie Elwood
Joe Maross is Floyd Evenwrite
Floyd Evenwrite
Roy Poole is Jonathan Draeger
Jonathan Draeger
Charles Tyner is Les Gibbons
Les Gibbons
Hal Needham is Man at Racetrack
Man at Racetrack
Charles Horvath is McElroy (uncredited)
McElroy (uncredited)
Melissa Newman is Lissy Stamper (uncredited)
Lissy Stamper (uncredited)