
Sometimes a Great Notion
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.
Release Date: 1971-12-17
Action
Adventure
Drama
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Casts

Paul Newman
as Hank Stamper

Henry Fonda
as Henry Stamper

Lee Remick
as Viv Stamper

Michael Sarrazin
as Leland 'Lee' Stamper

Richard Jaeckel
as Joe Ben Stamper

Linda Lawson
as Jan Stamper

Cliff Potts
as Andy Stamper

Sam Gilman
as John

Lee de Broux
as Willard Eggleston

Roy Jenson
as Howie Elwood