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The Great Santini (1979) · Cineora

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A LEWIS JOHN CARLINO FILM

The Great Santini

19791h 55mPGMovie

Drama

IMDb7.2/ 10 · 8.1K votes

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.

Bittersweet
Tense
Thought-provoking
Family
Growing up

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Moderate
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for talking about after and teens. Contains strong language.

DirectorLewis John Carlino

FormatFeature film

TMDB6.8 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Robert DuvallBull Meechum

Blythe DannerLillian Meechum

Michael O'KeefeBen Meechum

Lisa Jane PerskyMary Anne Meechum

Julie Anne HaddockKaren Meechum

Brian AndrewsMatthew Meechum

Stan ShawToomer Smalls

Theresa MerrittArrabella Smalls

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