Overview
As he approaches manhood, Ben Meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated marine pilot.
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Crew
DirectorLewis John Carlino
WriterLewis John Carlino
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
Joe Dorsey
Coach Spinks
David Frankham
Capt. Weber
Jan Stratton
Mrs. Weber
Paul Gleason
Lt. Sammy
W.K. Stratton
Ace
Lew Horn
Capt. Brookout
Michael Rougas
Col. Mullinax
Al Garcia
Pedro
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Keywords
high schoolcaliforniabased on novel or bookmilitary basebasketballfamily relationshipsmarinemilitary1960sfather son relationshipworkplace drama
Details
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$5M
TMDb Votes
71
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026