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The Whales of August (1987)
Not Rated
90 min | Drama

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The Whales of August (1987)

Not Rated

90 min | Drama

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

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Director

Lindsay Anderson

Writer

David Berry (screenplay) (play)

Producers

Mike Kaplan | Carolyn Pfeiffer

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Production Designer

Jocelyn Herbert

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Release date

Oct 14, 1987 (United States)

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar Award. Another 2 wins & 4 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
11 cast members

Name	Known for
Bette Davis Libby Strong Libby Strong See fewer	All About Eve (1950)
Lillian Gish Sarah Webber Sarah Webber See fewer	The Night of the Hunter (1955)
Vincent Price Mr. Maranov Mr. Maranov See fewer	The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971)
Ann Sothern Tisha Doughty Tisha Doughty See fewer	Lady Be Good (1941)
Harry Carey Jr. Joshua Brackett Joshua Brackett See fewer	Tombstone (1993)
Frank Grimes Mr. Beckwith Mr. Beckwith See fewer	A Bridge Too Far (1977)
Margaret Ladd Young Libby Young Libby See fewer	Falcon Crest (1981)
Tisha Sterling Young Tisha Young Tisha See fewer	Coogan's Bluff (1968)
Mary Steenburgen Young Sarah Young Sarah See fewer	Last Vegas (2013)
Frank Pitkin Old Randall Old Randall See fewer	The Whales of August (1987)
Mike Bush Young Randall Young Randall See fewer	The Whales of August (1987)

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