The Great Santini
1979, Drama, 1h 58m
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Lt. Col. `'Bull'` Meechum
Lillian Meechum
Ben Meechum
Mary Anne Meechum
Karen Meechum
Matthew Meechum
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The Great Santini is a movie to seek out and to treasure.
October 23, 2004 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review… -
By all means, see The Great Santini, one of the most rewarding film experiences this or any other year.
May 27, 2020 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review… -
This is one of those special films that moves effortlessly between tension, tears and laughs ... Robert Duvall's performance runs neck-and-neck with his Lonesome Dove turn as his career best.
August 17, 2013 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review… -
Two-dimensional and minor.
April 9, 2007 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
An emotionally devastating drama with a first rate performance from Robert Duvall.
October 27, 2006 | Rating: 4/5 -
Robert Duvall and Michael O'Keefe turn in powerful, Oscar nominated performances in this familiar family melodrama about tyrannical marine-father who bullies his sensitive son so that he can become a real man.
July 4, 2005 | Rating: B | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for The Great Santini
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Oct 02, 2013Duvall embodies cockiness to the nth degree as he sets unrealistic expectations for his offspring in living up to the greatness of Santini. It borders on annoying by the end but it is nonetheless a great character created.John B Super Reviewer
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Feb 24, 2010(1979 Director: Lewis John Carlino) Blythe Danner AND Robert Duvall! Ah, what a combination!? This is not a happy role for Duvall's talents, but he is most believable as the aggressive, overly discipliniarian military father--with an obsession on basketball! Setting: My home state of Indiana. <div style="width:440px;"><a href="http://www.flixster.com/photos/blythe-danner-the-great-santini-robert-duvall--blyth-danner-in-the-great-santini-11971601"><img src="http://content7.flixster.com/photo/11/97/16/11971601_gal.jpg" border="0"/></a><div style="text-align:center;font-size:10px;"><a href="http://www.flixster.com">Flixster</a> - Share Movies</div></div>Teresa S Super Reviewer
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Oct 14, 2009I thought the kid who played Benny was a bit much. It was a bit unbelievable. Otherwise, the movie was pretty good. Duvall's character was funny. Sad though!Erin C Super Reviewer
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Apr 06, 2009Duvall was nominated for this and watching it you will see why. Great story of a bullying father and husband, whos children make him come to turns with his issues.Lee K Super Reviewer
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