The Great Santini

The bravest thing he would ever do was let his family love him.

19791h 55m6.8(77 votes)

Drama

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.

The Great Santini (1979) is a drama film directed by Lewis John Carlino. It stars Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, and Michael O'Keefe. The film runs for 1 hour 55 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 77 votes.

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Director

Lewis John Carlino

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

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Where can I watch The Great Santini?

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Who stars in The Great Santini?

The Great Santini stars Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe, and Lisa Jane Persky, and was directed by Lewis John Carlino.

How long is The Great Santini?

The Great Santini has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes.

When did The Great Santini come out?

The Great Santini was released in 1979.

What genre is The Great Santini?

The Great Santini is a drama film.

Is The Great Santini worth watching?

The Great Santini holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.