The Great Santini
67 reviews
Drama
1h 55m
1979
As he approaches manhood, Ben Meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated marine pilot.
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As he approaches manhood, Ben Meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated marine pilot.
- DirectorLewis John Carlino
- Release26 October 1979
- GenreDrama
- Duration1h 55m
- Budget$4,000,000
- Revenue$4,700,000
- Rate67 reviews
- Productions
Bing Crosby Productions, Orion Pictures
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

David Frankham
Capt. Weber

Paul Gleason
Lt. Sammy

W.K. Stratton
Ace

Lew Horn
Capt. Brookout

Gene Jones
Bartender

Bill Eudaly
2nd Cousin

Lisa Collins
Cheerleader

Monty O'Grady
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Ted Otis
Bus Passenger (uncredited)

Leoda Richards
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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