Action ·Adventure ·Drama · United States of America · 1971 · 1h 54m

Sometimes a Great Notion

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Director
Paul Newman
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
Crew
Richard Moore — Director of Photography Bob Wyman — Editor Henry Mancini — Original Music Composer John Gay — Screenplay Ken Kesey — Novel John Foreman — Producer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Sometimes a Great Notion — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
lumberjackdeath of brothermouth to mouth resuscitationloggerlogging
Key Collaborators
Paul Newman Director Richard Moore Director of Photography Bob Wyman Editor Henry Mancini Original Music Composer John Gay Screenplay Ken Kesey Novel John Foreman Producer Edith Head Costume Design
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