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

Title: Sometimes a Great Notion
Original Title: Sometimes a Great Notion
Release Date: 1971-12-17
Status: Released
Rating: 6.9/10 (from 92 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Newman-Foreman Company
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
Hank Stamper

Henry Fonda
Henry Stamper

Lee Remick
Viv Stamper

Michael Sarrazin
Leland 'Lee' Stamper

Richard Jaeckel
Joe Ben Stamper

Linda Lawson
Jan Stamper

Cliff Potts
Andy Stamper

Sam Gilman
John

Lee de Broux
Willard Eggleston

Jim Burk
Biggy Newton