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.

Details

Director

Lewis John Carlino

Release

October 26, 1979

Status

Released

Country

United States of America

Network

Bing Crosby Productions

Runtime

1h 55m

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Where to watch

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Cast

• 
  Robert Duvall

  Bull Meechum
• 
  Blythe Danner

  Lillian Meechum
• 
  Michael O'Keefe

  Ben Meechum
• 
  Lisa Jane Persky

  Mary Anne Meechum
• 
  Julie Anne Haddock

  Karen Meechum
• 
  Brian Andrews

  Matthew Meechum
• 
  Stan Shaw

  Toomer Smalls
• 
  Theresa Merritt

  Arrabella Smalls
• 
  David Keith

  Red Petus
• 
  Paul Mantee

  Col. Virgil Hedgepath
• 
  Michael Strong

  Col. Varney
• 
  Bennett Liss

  Cpl. Atcherly

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