The Great Santini - Robert Duvall gives his greatest theatrical performance as Lt Col Bull Meechum. But read the book by Pat Conroy, it IS great American literature based on the author's real life. Then read The Death of Santini. Read both books, then see Duvall bring Bull Meechum to life on screen. I promise you it will be time well spent and you will thank me afterward.
SPOILER ALERT!