Sometimes a Great Notion
Sometimes a Great Notion

Information

Release DateDecember 17, 1971
Runtime1h 54m
StatusReleased
Budget$4M
ProductionUniversal Pictures, Newman-Foreman Company
LanguagesEnglish
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Sometimes a Great Notion

""Never give a inch" was the motto of the Stampers of Oregon. And live it they did!"

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Paul Newman
Paul Newman

Featured Cast

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Hank Stamper

Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda

Henry Stamper

Lee Remick

Lee Remick

Viv Stamper

Michael Sarrazin

Michael Sarrazin

Leland 'Lee' Stamper

Richard Jaeckel

Richard Jaeckel

Joe Ben Stamper

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