Sometimes a Great Notion
“"Never give a inch" was the motto of the Stampers of Oregon. And live it they did!”
1971•PG•1h 54m•6.9•Released
ActionAdventureDrama
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.
Director
Paul Newman
Writer
John Gay
Budget
$4M
Languages
English
Studio
Universal Pictures
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
Jim Burk
Biggy Newton
Roy Jenson
Howie Elwood
Joe Maross
Floyd Evenwrite
Roy Poole
Jonathan Draeger
Charles Tyner
Les Gibbons
Bennie E. Dobbins
Production
Company
Universal Pictures
Company
Newman-Foreman Company
Producer
John Foreman
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