Sometimes a Great Notion

Name: Sometimes a Great Notion
Director: Paul Newman
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Released: 1971-12-17
Duration: 114 min
Cast: Paul Newman, Henry Fonda, Lee Remick, Michael Sarrazin, Richard Jaeckel

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1971 · 114 min · PG · Action · Adventure · Drama · TMDB 6.9/10

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.

Directed by Paul Newman

Cast

Paul Newman — Hank Stamper
Henry Fonda — Henry Stamper
Lee Remick — Viv Stamper
Michael Sarrazin — Leland 'Lee' Stamper
Richard Jaeckel — Joe Ben Stamper