The Whales of August

The Whales of August

The Whales of August

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The Whales of August

"The Screen's Immortals... A movie you'll never forget."

1987

1h 30m

7.0(75 votes)

Drama

Overview

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

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Stream

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Social & External

Production Companies

Nelson Entertainment

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Bette Davis

Libby Strong

Bette Davis

Acting

Lillian Gish

Sarah Webber

Lillian Gish

Acting

Vincent Price

Mr. Maranov

Vincent Price

Acting

Ann Sothern

Tisha Doughty

Ann Sothern

Acting

Harry Carey, Jr.

Joshua Brackett

Harry Carey, Jr.

Acting

Margaret Ladd

Young Libby

Margaret Ladd

Acting

Mary Steenburgen

Young Sarah

Mary Steenburgen

Acting

Tisha Sterling

Young Tisha

Tisha Sterling

Acting

Frank Grimes

Mr. Beckwith

Frank Grimes

Acting

Frank Pitkin

Old Randall

No Image

Acting

Mike Bush

Young Randall

No Image

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