Best Actor1981 Film Fan Awards53rd Academy Awards
Best Actor Nominee
The Great Santini (1979)
Nominated Talent & Credits
Robert Duvall— Robert Duvall
Synopsis / 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.
Historical Academy Record
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE — 53rd Academy Awards (1981)
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