The Great Santini
📖 Synopsis
As he approaches manhood, Ben Meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated marine pilot.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “The bravest thing he would ever do was let his family love him.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Lewis John Carlino
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Robert DuvallBull Meechum
Blythe DannerLillian Meechum
Michael O'KeefeBen Meechum
Lisa Jane PerskyMary Anne Meechum
Julie Anne HaddockKaren Meechum
Brian AndrewsMatthew Meechum
Stan ShawToomer Smalls
Theresa MerrittArrabella Smalls
David KeithRed Petus
Paul ManteeCol. Virgil Hedgepath🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Great Santini about?
- As he approaches manhood, Ben Meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated marine pilot.
- Who directed The Great Santini?
- The Great Santini was directed by Lewis John Carlino.
- When was The Great Santini released?
- The Great Santini was released on October 26, 1979.
- How long is The Great Santini?
- The Great Santini has a runtime of 1h 55m.
- Where can I track The Great Santini?
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