The Great Santini
The bravest thing he would ever do was let his family love him.
1979 · 1h 55m · PG
Drama
Directed by
Lewis John Carlino
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The Great Santini
Overview
As he approaches manhood, Ben Meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated marine pilot.
Director and cast
- Lewis John Carlino Director
- Robert Duvall as Lt. Col. 'Bull' Meechum
- Blythe Danner as Lillian Meechum
- Michael O'Keefe as Ben Meechum
- Lisa Jane Persky as Mary Anne Meechum
- Julie Anne Haddock as Karen Meechum
- Brian Andrews as Matthew Meechum
- Stan Shaw as Toomer Smalls
- Theresa Merritt as Arrabella Smalls
- David Keith as Red Petus
- Paul Mantee Cast
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