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The Whales of August

NR1h 30m1987Lindsay Anderson
IMDb: 7.1/10Rotten: 64%
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Two aged sisters reflect on life and the past during a late summer day in Maine.

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Sibling RelationshipBased On Play Or MusicalMaineElderlyElderly LadySister Sister Relationship

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What is The Whales of August (1987) about?

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

Who stars in The Whales of August?

The Whales of August stars Bette Davis (Libby Strong), Lillian Gish (Sarah Webber), Vincent Price (Mr. Maranov), Ann Sothern (Tisha Doughty), Harry Carey, Jr. (Joshua Brackett). The film was directed by Lindsay Anderson.

How long is The Whales of August?

The Whales of August has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated NR.

Is The Whales of August worth watching?

The Whales of August holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 64. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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