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The Whales of August

7.01987 · 1h 30m · EN

Drama

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

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Bette Davis

Libby Strong

Lillian Gish

Sarah Webber

Vincent Price

Mr. Maranov

Ann Sothern

Tisha Doughty

Harry Carey Jr.

Joshua Brackett

Margaret Ladd

Young Libby

Mary Steenburgen

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Director: Lindsay Anderson
Status: Released
Audience votes: 82

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