The Great Santini
"The bravest thing he would ever do was let his family love him."
Originally released in 1979. The Great Santini is a drama film. directed by Lewis John Carlino.
Starring Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, and Michael O'Keefe
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 26, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (67 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Box Office
$4.7M
1.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Duvall
as Bull Meechum
Blythe Danner
as Lillian Meechum
Michael O'Keefe
as Ben Meechum
Lisa Jane Persky
as Mary Anne Meechum
Julie Anne Haddock
as Karen Meechum
Brian Andrews
as Matthew Meechum
Stan Shaw
as Toomer Smalls
Theresa Merritt
as Arrabella Smalls
David Keith
as Red Petus
Paul Mantee
as Col. Virgil Hedgepath
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Revenue
- $4,700,000
Production Companies
- Bing Crosby Productions
- Orion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Santini about?
As he approaches manhood, Ben Meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated marine pilot.
Who directed The Great Santini?
The Great Santini was directed by Lewis John Carlino.
How long is The Great Santini?
The Great Santini has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was The Great Santini released?
The Great Santini was released on October 26, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great Santini?
The main cast of The Great Santini includes Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe, Lisa Jane Persky, Julie Anne Haddock.