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The Great Santini

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

1979 |1h 55m |  Drama

Cast

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Robert Duvall

Bull Meechum

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Blythe Danner

Lillian Meechum

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Michael O'Keefe

Ben Meechum

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Lisa Jane Persky

Mary Anne Meechum

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Julie Anne Haddock

Karen Meechum

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Brian Andrews

Matthew Meechum

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Stan Shaw

Toomer Smalls

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Theresa Merritt

Arrabella Smalls

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David Keith

Red Petus

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Paul Mantee

Col. Virgil Hedgepath

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Michael Strong

Col. Varney

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Bennett Liss

Cpl. Atcherly

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David Frankham

Capt. Weber

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Paul Gleason

Lt. Sammy

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W.K. Stratton

Ace

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Lew Horn

Capt. Brookout

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Gene Jones

Bartender

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Bill Eudaly

2nd Cousin

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Lisa Collins

Cheerleader

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Monty O'Grady

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

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Ted Otis

Bus Passenger (uncredited)

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Leoda Richards

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

More Details

Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

$4,000,000.00

Revenue

$4,700,000.00