The Great Santini

The Great Santini

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

PG 1979 · 115 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama

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 · Written by Lewis John Carlino

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