Sometimes a Great Notion

Sometimes a Great Notion

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

6.9 /10 103 votes
December 17, 1971 1h 54m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Paul Newman
Writers Ken Kesey, John Gay
Studio Universal Pictures
Rating 6.9/10
Language EN
Budget $3,660,000

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Cast & Crew

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

Linda Lawson

Linda Lawson

Jan Stamper

Cliff Potts

Cliff Potts

Andy Stamper

Sam Gilman

Sam Gilman

John

Lee de Broux

Lee de Broux

Willard Eggleston

Jim Burk

Biggy Newton

Roy Jenson

Roy Jenson

Howie Elwood

Joe Maross

Joe Maross

Floyd Evenwrite

Frequently Asked Questions

Sometimes a Great Notion was released on December 17, 1971.

The runtime of Sometimes a Great Notion is 1h 54m.

Sometimes a Great Notion is a Action, Adventure, Drama movie.

Sometimes a Great Notion has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 on TMDB.

Sometimes a Great Notion is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Sometimes a Great Notion was directed by Paul Newman.

The main cast of Sometimes a Great Notion includes Paul Newman, Henry Fonda, Lee Remick.

Sometimes a Great Notion is originally in English.