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The Whales of August

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

First showing on network television for this compelling study of human relationships, starring
Bette Davis , Lillian Gish
For 60 years, widowed sisters Sarah and Libby have spent idyllic summers on a New
England island, but the whales they used to watch from the beach have long gone and their own mutual dependency is beginning to unravel.
Director Lindsay Anderson ● FILMS: pages 49-56

Contributors

Unknown:
Bette Davis
Unknown:
Lillian Gish
Director:
Lindsay Anderson
Libby Strong:
Bette Davis
Sarah Webber:
Lilian Gish
Mr Maranm:
Vincent Price
Tisna:
Doughty Annsothern
Joshua Brackett:
Harry Carey Jr
Mr Beckwith:
Frank Grimes
Source: Radio Times

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