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The Whales of August

1987·90 min

The Whales of August

Directed by Lindsay Anderson

Drama

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

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Libby Strong

Sarah Webber

Mr. Maranov

Tisha Doughty

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Carolyn Pfeiffer

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The Whales of August (1987) is about two aged sisters reflect on life and the past during a late summer day in Maine.

Who directed The Whales of August?

Lindsay Anderson directed The Whales of August (1987).

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