Sometimes a Great Notion (1971)

About This Movie

Sometimes a Great Notion is a 1971 action and adventure film directed by Paul Newman. Its leading cast includes Paul Newman, Henry Fonda and Lee Remick. It runs for 1 hour 54 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Trailer

Sometimes A Great Notion 1970) trailer · plays from YouTube

Cast

• Paul Newman Hank Stamper
• Henry Fonda Henry Stamper
• Lee Remick Viv Stamper
• Michael Sarrazin Leland 'Lee' Stamper
• Richard Jaeckel Joe Ben Stamper
• Linda Lawson Jan Stamper
• Cliff Potts Andy Stamper
• Sam Gilman John
• Lee de Broux Willard Eggleston
• J Jim Burk Biggy Newton
• Roy Jenson Howie Elwood
• Joe Maross Floyd Evenwrite
• Roy Poole Jonathan Draeger
• Charles Tyner Les Gibbons
• B Bennie E. Dobbins
• Alan Gibbs
• M Mickey Gilbert
• D Dick Hudkins