The Whales of August (1987)
The Whales of August (1987)
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Plot.
Two aged sisters reflect on life and the past during a late summer day in Maine.
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Cast & Crew.
Bette Davis
Libby Strong
Lillian Gish
Sarah Webber
Vincent Price
Mr. Maranov
Ann Sothern
Tisha Doughty
Harry Carey, Jr.
Joshua Brackett
Frank Grimes
Mr. Beckwith
Margaret Ladd
Young Libby
Tisha Sterling
Young Tisha
Mary Steenburgen
Young Sarah
K.C. Fox
Art Direction
Lindsay Anderson
Director
Rudy Dillon
Costume Design
David Berry
Writer
Shep Gordon
Executive Producer
Mike Kaplan
Producer
Carolyn Pfeiffer
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Details.
Release DateOctober 14, 1987
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 30m
Content RatingNR
Filming LocationsMaine, United States of America
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The Whales of August is a 1987 American drama film directed by Lindsay Anderson and starring Bette Davis and Lillian Gish (in her final film appearance) as elderly sisters. Also in the cast were Ann Sothern as one of their friends, and Vincent Price as a peripheral member of the former Russian aristocracy. The story is based on the play of the same title by David Berry.The film was shot on location on Maine's Cliff Island. The house still stands and is a popular subject of artists on the island. Ann Sothern earned a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 60th Academy Awards.