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The Great Santini (1979)

Film · 1979 · 115 min · PG · Drama

The bravest thing he would ever do was let his family love him.

As he approaches manhood, Ben Meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated marine pilot.

Directed by Lewis John Carlino

Starring Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe, Lisa Jane Persky, Julie Anne Haddock, Brian Andrews, Stan Shaw, Theresa Merritt

Release dates in the United States

In cinemas14 July 1980
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Physical releaseNot listed
First release anywhere26 October 1979

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