The Whales of August (Amazon Prime and free on Tubi) is a 1987 drama film starring Bette Davis and Lillian Gish (in her last film) as elderly sisters. Also here are Ann Sothern as one of their friends, and Vincent Price as a peripheral member of the former Russian aristocracy. A wonderful movie, I wish I had watched it sooner instead of letting it languish in my watchlist while I watched horror movies and big splashy action movies and re-watched classic Doctor Who episodes, but there ya go. I've seen it now, which is what counts.
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...an all star cast!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely
DeleteI have never heard of this film, but it sounds really lovely. I'm adding it to my watch list. It sounds perfect for a cold February afternoon.
ReplyDeleteIt was new to me.
DeleteI don't think I saw this one, but it looks good! Valerie
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm glad I came across it.
DeleteThis was really good! Actually one I would rewatch as it has been so long since I saw it. The actors--wow! I love movies like this. :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely rewatchable, I agree.
DeleteOh just about anything with Betty Davis and I am there. One of my all time faves.
ReplyDeleteShe's good in this. Of course, she's good in everything.
DeleteI'm glad it's on youtube. I'll have to look for this. I met Lillian Gish once -- I wish I could find the book she signed for me. She had a fascinating autobiography and much about her silent films, many of which I've seen. I'd love to see her in this.
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! You met her?! How exciting! She was a marvel, wasn't she.
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