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6.8/10 • 67

1979-10-26 • 1h 55m

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

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

Directors
Lewis John Carlino
Editors
Houseley Stevenson Jr.

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  1. Robert Duvall

    Robert Duvall

    Bull Meechum

  2. Blythe Danner

    Blythe Danner

    Lillian Meechum

  3. Michael O'Keefe

    Michael O'Keefe

    Ben Meechum

  4. Lisa Jane Persky

    Lisa Jane Persky

    Mary Anne Meechum

  5. Julie Anne Haddock

    Julie Anne Haddock

    Karen Meechum

  6. Brian Andrews

    Brian Andrews

    Matthew Meechum

  7. Stan Shaw

    Stan Shaw

    Toomer Smalls

  8. Theresa Merritt

    Theresa Merritt

    Arrabella Smalls

  9. David Keith

    David Keith

    Red Petus

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$4,000,000.00
Revenue
$4,700,000.00
Keywords
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