Dec 17, 1971
114 min
Full-HD

Sometimes a Great Notion (1971)

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.

Category

Action Adventure Drama

Country

United States of America

Companies

Universal Pictures Newman-Foreman Company

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

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