The Great Santini
Director: Lewis John Carlino
"The bravest thing he would ever do was let his family love him."
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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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
In brief
The Great Santini (1979) is a drama film. With an average rating of 6.8/10 from 76 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 55min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Great Santini online?
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How long is The Great Santini?
The Great Santini runs 115 minutes (1h 55min).
What rating does The Great Santini have?
The Great Santini has an average rating of 6.8/10 based on 76 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Great Santini from?
The Great Santini was released in 1979.
