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The Whales of August

The Whales of August

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

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

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Whales of August
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1987-10-14
  • Runtime: 90 minutes
  • Rating: 7/10 (72 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Nelson Entertainment
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.6158
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Bette Davis

Bette Davis

as Libby Strong

Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish

as Sarah Webber

Vincent Price

Vincent Price

as Mr. Maranov

Ann Sothern

Ann Sothern

as Tisha Doughty

Harry Carey, Jr.

Harry Carey, Jr.

as Joshua Brackett

Margaret Ladd

Margaret Ladd

as Young Libby

Mary Steenburgen

Mary Steenburgen

as Young Sarah

Tisha Sterling

Tisha Sterling

as Young Tisha

Frank Grimes

Frank Grimes

as Mr. Beckwith

Frank Pitkin

Frank Pitkin

as Old Randall

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

1987 The Whales Of August Official Trailer 1 Nelson Entertainment

External Links

Keywords

sibling relationshipbased on play or musicalmaineelderlyelderly ladysister sister relationship

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Whales of August?

The Whales of August is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1987-10-14.

Who are the main actors in The Whales of August?

The main cast includes Bette Davis, Lillian Gish, Vincent Price, Ann Sothern, Harry Carey, Jr., .

Where can I watch The Whales of August online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Whales of August is available.

Is The Whales of August based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of The Whales of August?

The Whales of August has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 72 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Whales of August?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Whales of August?

The soundtrack was composed by Nelson Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Whales of August filmed?

The Whales of August was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Whales of August?

The total runtime of The Whales of August is 90 minutes.

Is The Whales of August suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Whales of August?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Whales of August.

Does The Whales of August have a post-credit scene?

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