Sometimes a Great Notion (1971)
Sometimes a Great Notion (1971)
"Never give a inch" was the motto of the Stampers of Oregon. And live it they did!
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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Cast

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

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.


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

Details

Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama

Language: English

Release Date: 17 December 1971

Country: US

Runtime: 114m

Company Credits

Company: Universal Pictures, Newman-Foreman Company

Budget: $3,660,000

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Cast

Directed By

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Director

Michael D. Moore

Michael D. Moore

Assistant Director

Writing Credits

Ken Kesey

Ken Kesey

Novel

John Gay

John Gay

Screenplay

Production Crew

John Foreman

John Foreman

Producer

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Co-Executive Producer

Frank Caffey

Frank Caffey

Associate Producer

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Jim Markham

Jim Markham

Hair Designer

Monty Westmore

Monty Westmore

Makeup Artist

Gae Clark Butler

Gae Clark Butler

Hairstylist

John Inzerella

John Inzerella

Makeup Artist

Edith Head

Edith Head

Costume Design

Sound

Henry Mancini

Henry Mancini

Original Music Composer

Visual Effects

Not currently known.

Camera

Richard Moore

Richard Moore

Director of Photography

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Philip M. Jefferies

Philip M. Jefferies

Art Direction

William Kiernan

William Kiernan

Set Decoration

Other Crew

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