The Great Santini

  1. Identify:
    A. the producer:
    B. the director:
    C. the main actors:

  2. Like many quality independent films, this story focuses on character and relationships. List notable scenes for the following:
    A. Positive qualities of "The Great Santini":
    B. Negative qualities of "The Great Santini":
    C. Relationship between the mother and father:
    D. Relationship between the father and oldest son:
    E. Relationship between the father and the other children:
  3. What major theme(s) run through this film? How does the filmmaker establish the theme(s)?
  4. What scene was most memorable for you? Why?
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