Sometimes a Great Notion
“"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.
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Sometimes A Great Notion 1970) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-15
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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
Roy Jenson
Howie Elwood
Joe Maross
Floyd Evenwrite
Roy Poole
Jonathan Draeger
Charles Tyner
Les Gibbons
Bennie E. Dobbins
Alan Gibbs
Mickey Gilbert
Dick Hudkins
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 15, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Newman
- Screenplay & Story
- John Gay
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- Sometimes a Great Notion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $3.7M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Newman-Foreman Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Newman
John Gay, Ken Kesey
Henry Mancini
Richard Moore
Bob Wyman
John Foreman
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Newman
Director
John Gay
Screenplay
John Foreman
Producer
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Richard Moore
Director of Photography
Bob Wyman
Editor
M. James Arnett
Stunt Coordinator
Edith Head
Costume Design
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Sometimes a Great Notion about?
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.
Who directed Sometimes a Great Notion?
Sometimes a Great Notion was directed by Paul Newman.
Who stars in Sometimes a Great Notion?
The principal cast of Sometimes a Great Notion includes Paul Newman, Henry Fonda, Lee Remick, Michael Sarrazin, Richard Jaeckel.
When was Sometimes a Great Notion released and how long is it?
Sometimes a Great Notion was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Sometimes a Great Notion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sometimes a Great Notion was composed by Henry Mancini.
Is Sometimes a Great Notion based on a book or true story?
Sometimes a Great Notion is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ken Kesey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sometimes a Great Notion?
Sometimes a Great Notion holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).