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The Great Santini (1979)

Movie ★ 6.8 115 min

Drama

As he approaches manhood, Ben Meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated marine pilot.

Lewis John Carlino Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 26, 1979
Runtime
115 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$4.0M
Box office
$4.7M
IMDb
tt0079239
Language

Themes

Cast

Robert Duvall Robert Duvall Bull Meechum Blythe Danner Blythe Danner Lillian Meechum Michael O'Keefe Michael O'Keefe Ben Meechum Lisa Jane Persky Lisa Jane Persky Mary Anne Meechum Julie Anne Haddock Julie Anne Haddock Karen Meechum Brian Andrews Brian Andrews Matthew Meechum Stan Shaw Stan Shaw Toomer Smalls Theresa Merritt Theresa Merritt Arrabella Smalls David Keith David Keith Red Petus Paul Mantee Paul Mantee Col. Virgil Hedgepath Michael Strong Michael Strong Col. Varney Bennett Liss Bennett Liss Cpl. Atcherly Joe Dorsey Coach Spinks David Frankham David Frankham Capt. Weber Jan Stratton Mrs. Weber Paul Gleason Paul Gleason Lt. Sammy W.K. Stratton W.K. Stratton Ace Lew Horn Lew Horn Capt. Brookout

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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.
Who stars in The Great Santini?
The Great Santini stars Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe, Lisa Jane Persky.
When was The Great Santini released?
The Great Santini is a 1979 drama film.
Where can I watch The Great Santini?
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