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The Whales of August

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Sentimental drama starring Lillian Gish being shown as a tribute to the actress who died last month.
For 60 years, sisters Sarah and Libby have spent idyllic summers in New England, but now their mutual dependency is beginning to unravel.
Director Lindsay Anderson
SEE FILMS pages 47-52

Contributors

Unknown:
Lillian Gish
Director:
Lindsay Anderson
Sarah Webber:
Lillian Gish
Libby Strong:
Bette Davis
Mr Maranov:
Vincent Price
Tisha Doughty:
Ann Sothern
Joshua Brackett:
Harry Careyjr
Mr Beckwith:
Frank Grimes
Source: Radio Times

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