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Movie poster for The Great Santini (1979)

The Great Santini

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

1979

1h 55m

Director: Lewis John Carlino

Writer: Lewis John Carlino

Overview

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

Cast

20 people

Photo of Robert Duvall as Bull Meechum

Robert Duvall

Bull Meechum

Photo of Blythe Danner as Lillian Meechum

Blythe Danner

Lillian Meechum

Photo of Michael O'Keefe as Ben Meechum

Michael O'Keefe

Ben Meechum

Photo of Lisa Jane Persky as Mary Anne Meechum

Lisa Jane Persky

Mary Anne Meechum

Photo of Julie Anne Haddock as Karen Meechum

Julie Anne Haddock

Karen Meechum

Photo of Brian Andrews as Matthew Meechum

Brian Andrews

Matthew Meechum

Photo of Stan Shaw as Toomer Smalls

Stan Shaw

Toomer Smalls

Photo of Theresa Merritt as Arrabella Smalls

Theresa Merritt

Arrabella Smalls

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