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The Whales of August(1987)

1h 30mDramaEnglish
7/10
79 user ratings

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Overview

Two aged sisters reflect on life and the past during a late summer day in Maine.

Director

Lindsay Anderson

Studio

Nelson Entertainment

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Cast

Bette Davis

Bette Davis

as Libby Strong

Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish

as Sarah Webber

Vincent Price

Vincent Price

as Mr. Maranov

Ann Sothern

Ann Sothern

as Tisha Doughty

Harry Carey, Jr.

Harry Carey, Jr.

as Joshua Brackett

Margaret Ladd

Margaret Ladd

as Young Libby

Mary Steenburgen

Mary Steenburgen

as Young Sarah

Tisha Sterling

Tisha Sterling

as Young Tisha

Frank Grimes

Frank Grimes

as Mr. Beckwith

Frank Pitkin

as Old Randall

Mike Bush

as Young Randall

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1987

Runtime

1h 30m

Language

English

Rating

7 / 10

Production Companies

Nelson Entertainment

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Where can I watch The Whales of August?

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What is The Whales of August about?

Two aged sisters reflect on life and the past during a late summer day in Maine.

Who directed The Whales of August?

The Whales of August was directed by Lindsay Anderson and released in 1987. It is a drama film.

How long is The Whales of August?

The Whales of August has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

Who stars in The Whales of August?

The cast of The Whales of August includes Bette Davis as Libby Strong, Lillian Gish as Sarah Webber, Vincent Price as Mr. Maranov, Ann Sothern as Tisha Doughty, Harry Carey, Jr. as Joshua Brackett and more.

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