The Great Santini

October. 26,1979      PG
Rating:
7.2
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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

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
David Keith as  Red Petus
Paul Mantee as  Col. Virgil Hedgepath
Michael Strong as  Col. Varney

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