The Great Santini
The bravest thing he would ever do was let his family love him.
19791h 55m6.8(74 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 74 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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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.
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