Plot
As he approaches manhood, Ben Meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated marine pilot.
Cast
Robert Duvall
Bull Meechum
Blythe Danner
Lillian Meechum
Michael O'Keefe
Ben Meechum
Lisa Jane Persky
Mary Anne Meechum
Julie Anne Haddock
Karen Meechum
Brian Andrews
Matthew Meechum
Stan Shaw
Toomer Smalls
Theresa Merritt
Arrabella Smalls
David Keith
Red Petus
Paul Mantee
Col. Virgil Hedgepath
Michael Strong
Col. Varney
Bennett Liss
Cpl. Atcherly
Crew
Lewis John Carlino
Screenplay
Lewis John Carlino
Director
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Ralph Woolsey
Director of Photography
Charles A. Pratt
Producer
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