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Where was The Great Santini filmed?

1981 film, directed by Lewis John Carlino.

  • South Carolina

The story is set in South Carolina, so the filming stayed close to the setting.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
South Carolina
Filmed in
South Carolina

About The Great Santini

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Released
1981
Director
Lewis John Carlino
Cast
Robert DuvallBlythe DannerMichael O'KeefeStan ShawBrian AndrewsDavid KeithLisa Jane PerskyPaul GleasonTheresa Merritt
Genre
Drama
Based on
The Great Santini
Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films

The story

His wife, Lillian, is loyal and docile, tolerant of Meechum's temper and drinking.

Ben's talent at basketball earned him a spot on the school team, and he became a dominant player on the court.

Later that night, Ben finds his father practicing basketball alone in the driveway in the pouring rain.

Famous lines from The Great Santini

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Says you!Matt
  • I hate this place.Mary Anne
  • Whatchu say, Cap'n?Arabelle
  • I am not in the Corps.Mary Anne
  • I am the Great Santini!Bull

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