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The Great Santini is a 1979 American drama film written and directed by Lewis John Carlino. It is based on the 1976 novel of the same name by Pat Conroy. The film stars Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, and Michael O'Keefe.
Oct 26, 1979 · The Great Santini: Directed by Lewis John Carlino. With Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe, Lisa Jane Persky. 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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- Drama
- Lewis John Carlino
- 1979-10-26
A drama about a Marine colonel and his family in South Carolina in the 1960s. Robert Duvall stars as the Great Santini, a competitive and demanding father who clashes with his oldest son, played by Michael O'Keefe.
Find out who starred in and worked behind the scenes of the drama film The Great Santini, based on Pat Conroy's novel. See the full list of actors, directors, writers, producers, composers, and more on IMDb.
The Great Santini is a novel written by Pat Conroy and published in 1976. [1] Plot summary. Hard-nosed Marine fighter pilot Lt. Col. Wilbur "Bull" Meecham calls himself "The Great Santini." He runs his family with a strict hand.
Bull Meechum (Robert Duvall) is a great fighter pilot -- so great that he dubs himself "The Great Santini." While his take-no-prisoners attitude and willingness to fight has served him well...
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Jan 29, 2015 · A drama adaptation of Pat Conroy's novel about a marine colonel's family life in South Carolina. Robert Duvall stars as the title character, who clashes with his sons and wife, while Blythe Danner plays his wife.
