The Great Santini
Also known as Great Santini
1979 film by Lewis John Carlino
Film · TMDB
6.8As he approaches manhood, Ben Meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated marine pilot.
Released: 1979-10-26115 minDir: Lewis John CarlinoDramaBudget: $4.0MBox office: $4.7M
Cast
- Robert Duvall as 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
Themes
- high school
- california
- based on novel or book
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1979 American films1979 drama films1979 English-language films1979 filmsAmerican drama filmsEnglish-language drama filmsFilms about American military personnelFilms about dysfunctional familiesFilms about the United States Marine CorpsFilms based on American novelsFilms based on works by Pat ConroyFilms directed by Lewis John Carlino