Sometimes a Great Notion


Hank Stamper and his father, Henry Stamper own and operate a family logging business in Oregon. When Hank's half brother, Leland returns after a ten year absence tensions rise. Leleand resents his father's treatment of his late mother.

Henry doesn't like his prodigal son's hippie mind-set. And Hank perceives Leland as a threat to his position in the family business. He has reason to worry. It isn't long before his neglected wife begins an affair with Leland.

Studio: Universal Pictures
Producer(s): John Foreman
Cast: Roy Jenson, Paul Newman, Richard Jaeckel, Henry Fonda, Cliff Potts, Sam Gilman, Roy Poole, Lee Remick, Lee de Broux
Writer(s): John Gay

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