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The Great Santini

1979
Directed byLewis John Carlino
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.

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Robert DuvallBull MeechumBlythe DannerLillian MeechumMichael O'KeefeBen Meechum
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GENRES
Drama
STATUSReleased
RATING
6.8

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