

Beaches
1988-12-21 · 123 min · ★ 6.7
A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.
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Production details
- Directors
- Garry Marshall
- Production companies
- Touchstone Pictures, All Girl Productions, Silver Screen Partners IV
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 20,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 57,041,866
Top Cast
Bette MidlerCC Bloom
Barbara HersheyHillary Whitney Essex
John HeardJohn Pierce
Spalding GrayDr. Richard Milstein
Lainie KazanLeona Bloom
James ReadMichael Essex
Grace JohnstonVictoria Essex
Mayim BialikCC (age 11)
Marcie LeedsHillary (age 11)
Phil LeedsSammy Pinkers
Lynda GoodfriendMrs. Myandowski
Frank CampanellaDoorman
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