The Great Santini
"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.
As he approaches manhood, Ben Meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated marine pilot.
Bull Meechum
Lillian Meechum
Ben Meechum
Mary Anne Meechum
Karen Meechum
Matthew Meechum
Toomer Smalls
Arrabella Smalls
Red Petus
Col. Virgil Hedgepath
Col. Varney
Cpl. Atcherly
Coach Spinks
Capt. Weber
Mrs. Weber
Lt. Sammy
Ace
Capt. Brookout
Col. Mullinax
Pedro
Leroy
Hedgepath's Sergeant
Bartender
Squadron Executive Officer
Hobie Simms
Man at Shrimp Dock
Shrimp Header
1st Cousin
2nd Cousin
Mac
Sergeant - Air Controller
Sergeant - Radar
Honor Guard Sergeant
Jim Don
Art
Pinkie
Mumford
Abbot
1st Referee
2nd Referee
Basketball Player
Basketball Player
Basketball Player
Basketball Player
Basketball Player
Basketball Player
Basketball Player
Basketball Player
Cheerleader
Cheerleader
Cheerleader
Cheerleader
Cheerleader
Cheerleader
Cheerleader
Cheerleader
Cheerleader
Cheerleader
Cheerleader
Cheerleader
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Novel
Casting
Set Decoration
Set Decoration
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Makeup Artist
Hairstylist
Director
Screenplay
Producer
Original Music Composer
Director of Photography
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Stunt Double