Sometimes a Great Notion (1971)

Sometimes a Great Notion (1971)

"Never give a inch" was the motto of the Stampers of Oregon. And live it they did! 1971-12-17 United States of America 114 Min. PG-13
6.9 89 votes

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
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