MORE THAN WORDS: THE FILMS OF LEWIS CARLINO
THE GREAT SANTINI
USA | 1979 | 1hr 55min | Bing Crosby Productions
Robert Duvall is "Bull" Meechum, a gung-ho Marine pilot known as the Great Santini. "A warrior without a war," he battles on the domestic front with his loving but bullied family, particularly his adolescent son.
Film introduction by Verna Everitt, WIFF Co-Producer and WICA Executive Director. Q&A to follow the screening.
SHOWTIMES
Friday, July 12 | 7:30pm | Whidbey Island Center for the Arts
6:30pm Zech Hall opens | 7:00pm Pass holder seating begins | 7:15pm Ticket holder seating begins
Cast and Crew
Director: Lewis John Carlino
Writing Credits: Pat Conroy (novel), Lewis John Carlino (written for the screen by)
Music: Elmer Bernstein
Principal Cast: Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe
FROM THE VAULT
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
FRIDAY | JULY 12
6:30pm Opening Night Reception
7:30pm Screening of The Great Santini and post-film Q&A
SATURDAY | JULY 13
1:00pm Screening of Resurrection
3:15pm A Conversation with Lew Carlino
4:00pm Closing Night Reception