Sometimes a Great Notion
movie
"Never give a inch" was the motto of the Stampers of Oregon. And live it they did!
Released December 17, 1971
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 Newman
as
Hank Stamper
Henry Fonda
as
Henry Stamper
Lee Remick
as
Viv Stamper
Michael Sarrazin
as
Leland 'Lee' Stamper
Richard Jaeckel
as
Joe Ben Stamper
Linda Lawson
as
Jan Stamper
Cliff Potts
as
Andy Stamper
Sam Gilman
as
John
Lee de Broux
as
Willard Eggleston
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Jim Burk
as
Biggy Newton
Roy Jenson
as
Howie Elwood
Joe Maross
as
Floyd Evenwrite
Crew
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John Foreman
as
Producer
John Gay
as
Screenplay
Henry Mancini
as
Original Music Composer
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Bob Wyman
as
Editor
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Philip M. Jefferies
as
Art Direction
Ken Kesey
as
Novel
Richard Moore
as
Director of Photography
Paul Newman
as
Director
Terry Leonard
as
Stunts
Hal Needham
as
Stunts
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M. James Arnett
as
Stunt Coordinator
Fred Lerner
as
Stunts