The Great Santini

The Great Santini

6.8IMDb Score
Released:1979-10-26
Genre:Drama
Duration:115 min
Director:Lewis John Carlino
Actors:Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe, Lisa Jane Persky, Julie Anne Haddock
Production:Bing Crosby Productions, Orion Pictures

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.

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