The Great Santini 1979

Synopsis

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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Cast

• Robert Duvall Bull Meechum
• Blythe Danner Lillian Meechum
• Michael O'Keefe Ben Meechum
• Lisa Jane Persky Mary Anne Meechum
• Julie Anne Haddock Karen Meechum
• Brian Andrews Matthew Meechum
• Stan Shaw Toomer Smalls
• Theresa Merritt Arrabella Smalls
• David Keith Red Petus
• Paul Mantee Col. Virgil Hedgepath

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