The Great Santini 1979
“The bravest thing he would ever do was let his family love him.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 115 minutes
- Director
- Lewis John Carlino
- Networks
- Bing Crosby Productions, Orion Pictures
What is The Great Santini?
The Great Santini is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 115 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 26, 1979
- Studios
- Bing Crosby Productions, Orion Pictures
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10
- Episode runtime
- ~115 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Bing Crosby Productions, Orion Pictures
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Overview
The Great Santini is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Bing Crosby Productions, Orion Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A young man struggles to win the approval of his demanding marine pilot father.”
- features strong dramatic performances
- explores complex family dynamics
- contains intense emotional conflict
Watch it if you enjoy dramatic films about family relationships.
The film deals with intense emotional and family conflicts.
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Frequently asked questions
When was The Great Santini released?
The film was released in 1979.
What is the film about?
It is about a son who struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated marine pilot.
Who stars in the film?
The film stars Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, and Michael O'Keefe.
Is the film based on a book?
Yes, it is based on the 1976 novel by Pat Conroy.
What genre is the film?
The Great Santini is a drama film.
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