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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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The Great Santini
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Quick facts
Year
1979
Runtime
1h 55m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.8/10
Votes
72
Genre
Drama
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$4.0M
Cast
high school
california
based on novel or book
military base
basketball
family relationships
marine
military
1960s
father son relationship
workplace drama
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Questions about The Great Santini
How long is The Great Santini?
The Great Santini has a runtime of 1h 55m (1 hour and 55 minutes).
Who directed The Great Santini?
The Great Santini was directed by Lewis John Carlino and released in 1979.
What genre is The Great Santini?
The Great Santini is a Drama film (1979).
Who stars in The Great Santini?
The cast of The Great Santini includes Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe, Lisa Jane Persky, Julie Anne Haddock.
What is the TMDB rating for The Great Santini?
The Great Santini has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 based on 72 votes.
