The Great Santini

The bravest thing he would ever do was let his family love him.

⭐ 6.8 /10 67 votes

October 26, 1979 1h 55m Released

Drama

Storyline

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

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Lewis John Carlino
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Pat Conroy, Lewis John Carlino
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Bing Crosby Productions
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.8/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $4,000,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Great Santini released?

The Great Santini was released on October 26, 1979.

How long is The Great Santini?

The runtime of The Great Santini is 1h 55m.

What genre is The Great Santini?

The Great Santini is a Drama movie.

What is the rating of The Great Santini?

The Great Santini has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch The Great Santini?

The Great Santini is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed The Great Santini?

The Great Santini was directed by Lewis John Carlino.

Who stars in The Great Santini?

The main cast of The Great Santini includes Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe.

What language is The Great Santini in?

The Great Santini is originally in English.