The Great Santini
~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.
Genres
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 1979-10-26
Budget: $4000000
Revenue: $4700000
Runtime: 115 min
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