Duvall 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.
This review of The Great Santini (1979) was written by Betty P on 01 Oct 2013.
The Great Santini has generally received positive reviews.
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