Sometimes a Great Notion (1971)

  • PG
  • 12/17/1971 (US)
  • Action, Adventure, Drama
  • 1h 54m

"Never give a inch" was the motto of the Stampers of Oregon. And live it they did!

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.

John Gay

Screenplay

Ken Kesey

Novel

Paul Newman

Director

Cast

Paul Newman's headshot

Paul Newman

Hank Stamper
Henry Fonda's headshot

Henry Fonda

Henry Stamper
Lee Remick's headshot

Lee Remick

Viv Stamper
Michael Sarrazin's headshot

Michael Sarrazin

Leland 'Lee' Stamper
Richard Jaeckel's headshot

Richard Jaeckel

Joe Ben Stamper
Linda Lawson's headshot

Linda Lawson

Jan Stamper
Cliff Potts's headshot

Cliff Potts

Andy Stamper
Sam Gilman's headshot

Sam Gilman

John

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