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Sometimes a Great Notion

  • 1971
  • TMDB 6.9/10
  • 1h 54m

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.

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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 NewmanHank Stamper
  • Henry FondaHenry Stamper
  • Lee RemickViv Stamper
  • Michael SarrazinLeland 'Lee' Stamper
  • Richard JaeckelJoe Ben Stamper
  • Linda LawsonJan Stamper
  • Cliff PottsAndy Stamper
  • Sam GilmanJohn

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