Watch The Great Santini (1979) Official Trailer
The bravest thing he would ever do was let his family love him.
6.8 / 10 IMDb October 26, 1979 1h 55m
As he approaches manhood, Ben Meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated marine pilot.
Director
Runtime
1h 55m
Release Date
October 26, 1979
Genre
Drama
Status
Released
Budget
$4,000,000
Revenue
$4,700,000
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Producers
Cast
Robert Duvall
as Bull Meechum
Blythe Danner
as Lillian Meechum
Michael O'Keefe
as Ben Meechum
Lisa Jane Persky
as Mary Anne Meechum
Julie Anne Haddock
as Karen Meechum
Brian Andrews
as Matthew Meechum
Stan Shaw
as Toomer Smalls
Theresa Merritt
as Arrabella Smalls
David Keith
as Red Petus
Paul Mantee
as Col. Virgil Hedgepath
Michael Strong
as Col. Varney
Bennett Liss
as Cpl. Atcherly
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Joe Dorsey
as Coach Spinks
David Frankham
as Capt. Weber
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Jan Stratton
as Mrs. Weber
Paul Gleason
as Lt. Sammy
W.K. Stratton
as Ace
Lew Horn
as Capt. Brookout
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Michael Rougas
as Col. Mullinax
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Al Garcia
as Pedro
Production Companies
Bing Crosby Productions
Orion PicturesThe Great Santini Official Trailer 1979
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