The Great Santini

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

Plot Summary

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

6.7 /10

1979

US

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