Sometimes a Great Notion
6.919
114 minutes
12/17/1971
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 List
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
Jim Burk
as Biggy Newton
Roy Jenson
as Howie Elwood
Joe Maross
as Floyd Evenwrite
Roy Poole
as Jonathan Draeger
Charles Tyner
as Les Gibbons
Bennie E. Dobbins
Alan Gibbs
Mickey Gilbert
Dick Hudkins
Terry Leonard
Fred Lerner
Gary McLarty
Hal Needham
as Man at Racetrack
J.N. Roberts
Dean Smith
Fred Waugh
Fred Zendar
Charles Horvath
as McElroy (uncredited)
Melissa Newman
as Lissy Stamper (uncredited)