Robert Duvall
Lt. Col. `'Bull'` Meechum
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Synopsis 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...
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. In 1962, before the Vietnam War, the Meecham family struggles to fit into the Marine town of Ravenel, South Carolina (closely based on Beaufort, South Carolina) where they are newcomers.
Summaries. As he approaches manhood, Ben Meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated Marine pilot. In 1962, the Marine Corps family, the Meechums - parents Lieutenant Colonel Wilbur "Bull" Meechum and Lillian Meechum, and their four children Ben Meechum, Mary Anne Meechum ...
Jan 1, 1976 · 33,053 ratings1,440 reviews. Step into the powerhouse life of Bull Meecham. He's all Marine --- fighter pilot, king of the clouds, and absolute ruler of his family. Lillian is his wife -- beautiful, southern-bred, with a core of velvet steel. Without her cool head, her kids would be in real trouble.
Jan 29, 2015 · Brief Synopsis. A marine has problems adjusting to domestic life during peacetime. Cast & Crew. Read More. Lewis John Carlino. Director. Robert Duvall. Bull Meechum. Blythe Danner. Lillian Meechum. Michael O'keefe. Ben Meechum. Lisa Jane Persky. Mary Anne Meechum. Stan Shaw. Toomer Smalls. Photos & Videos. View All. Film Details. Also Known As.
Oct 1, 2002 · 4.4 3,857 ratings. See all formats and editions. The piercing, iconic semi-autobiographical novel of a domineering father and ambitious son, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Prince of Tides. Step into the powerhouse life of Bull Meecham.
PG 10/26/1979 (US) Drama 1h 55m. User. Score. What's your Vibe ? Play Trailer. The bravest thing he would ever do was let his family love him. Overview. As he approaches manhood, Ben Meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated marine pilot. Lewis John Carlino.
