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Nelson Entertainment presents

The Whales of August

directed by Lindsay Anderson

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

19871h 30mNRDrama

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Nelson Entertainment presents

The Whales of August

directed by Lindsay Anderson

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

19871h 30mNRDrama

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§ Synopsis

Drama

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

§ Keywords

what it's about

sibling relationship based on play or musical maine elderly elderly lady sister sister relationship

§ Crew

behind the camera

Director

Lindsay Anderson

Screenplay

Cinematography

Music

§ Cast

8 of 11

Bette Davis

as Libby Strong

Lillian Gish

as Sarah Webber

Vincent Price

Ann Sothern

as Tisha Doughty

Harry Carey, Jr.

Harry Carey, Jr.

as Joshua Brackett

Margaret Ladd

Mary Steenburgen

Mary Steenburgen

Tisha Sterling

§ Where to watch

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