Sometimes a Great Notion

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.

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Cast

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  Paul Newman
  Hank Stamper

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  Henry Fonda
  Henry Stamper

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  Lee Remick
  Viv Stamper

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  Michael Sarrazin
  Leland 'Lee' Stamper

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  Richard Jaeckel
  Joe Ben Stamper

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  Linda Lawson
  Jan Stamper

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  Cliff Potts
  Andy Stamper

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  Sam Gilman
  John

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  Lee de Broux
  Willard Eggleston

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  Jim Burk
  Biggy Newton

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  Roy Jenson
  Howie Elwood

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  Joe Maross
  Floyd Evenwrite

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  Roy Poole
  Jonathan Draeger

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  Charles Tyner
  Les Gibbons

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  Bennie E. Dobbins

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  Alan Gibbs

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  Mickey Gilbert

• D

  Dick Hudkins