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Feature film — 1971

Sometimes a Great Notion (1971)

6.91h 54mAction — Adventure — Drama

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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A high-signal pick with 109 votes.

Universal Pictures / Newman-Foreman Company

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Director: Paul Newman

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Cast & crew

Paul Newman as Hank Stamper

Paul Newman

Hank Stamper

Henry Fonda as Henry Stamper

Henry Fonda

Henry Stamper

Lee Remick as Viv Stamper

Lee Remick

Viv Stamper

Michael Sarrazin as Leland 'Lee' Stamper

Michael Sarrazin

Leland 'Lee' Stamper

Richard Jaeckel as Joe Ben Stamper

Richard Jaeckel

Joe Ben Stamper

Linda Lawson as Jan Stamper

Linda Lawson

Jan Stamper

Cliff Potts as Andy Stamper

Cliff Potts

Andy Stamper

Sam Gilman as John

Sam Gilman

John

Lee de Broux as Willard Eggleston

Lee de Broux

Willard Eggleston

J

Jim Burk

Biggy Newton

Roy Jenson as Howie Elwood

Roy Jenson

Howie Elwood

Joe Maross as Floyd Evenwrite

Joe Maross

Floyd Evenwrite

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