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The Great Santini

1979115 min 6.8 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

“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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Release / first air1979-10-26
Original languageEN
GenresDrama
DirectorLewis John Carlino
WriterPat Conroy
Budget$4,000,000
Revenue$4,700,000
ProductionBing Crosby Productions, Orion Pictures

Cast & Crew

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10 cast members
Robert DuvallRobert DuvallBull Meechum
Blythe DannerBlythe DannerLillian Meechum
Michael O'KeefeMichael O'KeefeBen Meechum
Lisa Jane PerskyLisa Jane PerskyMary Anne Meechum
Julie Anne HaddockJulie Anne HaddockKaren Meechum
Brian AndrewsBrian AndrewsMatthew Meechum
Stan ShawStan ShawToomer Smalls
Theresa MerrittTheresa MerrittArrabella Smalls
David KeithDavid KeithRed Petus
Paul ManteePaul ManteeCol. Virgil Hedgepath

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#high school#california#based on novel or book#military base#basketball#family relationships#marine#military#1960s#father son relationship#workplace drama

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