

The Whales of August
1987-10-14 · 90 min · ★ 7.0
Two aged sisters reflect on life and the past during a late summer day in Maine.
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- Directors
- Lindsay Anderson
- Production companies
- Nelson Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Bette DavisLibby Strong
Lillian GishSarah Webber
Vincent PriceMr. Maranov
Ann SothernTisha Doughty
Harry Carey Jr.Joshua Brackett
Margaret LaddYoung Libby
Mary SteenburgenYoung Sarah
Tisha SterlingYoung Tisha
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